SAFE
Acorus Gramineus
Acorus gramineus Shi Chang Pu
Possibly Safe
V1 Verified
TCM Herbs
PubMed Studies
680
About
Shi Chang Pu rhizome contains asarone with cognitive-enhancing and sedative effects for memory impairment, confusion, and anxiety.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts via multiple pharmacodynamic mechanisms consistent with Traditional Chinese Medicine polypharmacology. Primary active compounds modulate key signalling pathways including NF-kB, AMPK, and receptor-mediated pathways identified in modern pharmacological research.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Beta-asarone: potentially carcinogenic at high doses. Use low-asarone varieties. Limited long-term data.
🏷️ Other Names
Acorus gramineus Shi Chang Pu