SAFE
Bai Tou Weng
Pulsatilla chinensis (Chinese pasque flower)
Possibly Safe
V1 Verified
TCM Herbs
PubMed Studies
480
About
Bai Tou Weng root contains anemonin and saponins with potent antiprotozoal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effects. Used for amoebic dysentery and intestinal infections.
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.
📊 Effectiveness
Amoebic dysentery
Evidence Grade B · 8 studies · n=480
Evidence grades: A=Strong RCT evidence · B=Good clinical trials · C=Limited trials · D=Preliminary/traditional
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
GI irritation. Pregnancy: avoid. Contact dermatitis. Not for long-term use.
🏷️ Other Names
Pulsatilla chinensis (Chinese pasque flower)