Alnus glutinosa vs Myrica Esculenta

European riverbank tree; bark used as astringent febrifuge; folk remedy for sore throats and skin conditions.

Evergreen tree found in the Himalayan foothills used in Ayurvedic and folk medicine of Nepal and India for digestive, respiratory, and nervous system conditions.

tannins, luteolin, oregonin, hirsutanonol, platyphylloside

myricitrin, taraxerol, alpha-amyrin, phenolic acids

sore throat, fever, skin conditions, diarrhea, tonsillitis

fever, diarrhea, cough, headache, earache, sore throat

astringent, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antipyretic

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antipyretic, antispasmodic

1-3g dried bark or 1-2ml tincture daily

3–6g bark powder or decoction daily

pregnancy large doses

pregnancy (high doses), allergy to Myricaceae

GI upset at high doses

mild nausea, gastric irritation with high doses