SAFE
Asparagus Root TCM
Asparagus cochinchinensis Tian Men Dong
Possibly Safe
V1 Verified
TCM Herbs
PubMed Studies
680
About
Tian Men Dong root contains steroidal saponins and oligofructose with yin-nourishing, antitussive, and anti-cancer properties.
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
May lower blood sugar. Pregnancy: insufficient data. Generally well tolerated.
🇪🇺 EU Health Claims Status
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food is not a beneficial physiological effect as required by the Regulation.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
🏷️ Other Names
Asparagus cochinchinensis Tian Men Dong