Aspen Bark vs Co Voi

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Aspen Bark

Populus tremula

Anti-inflammatory

Vernonia cinerea

Anti-inflammatory

Aspen Bark

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Co Voi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European tree with trembling leaves; bark used in European folk medicine for rheumatic conditions, fevers and prostate conditions.

A Vietnamese herb used for fever, urinary conditions, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Active Compounds

salicin, populin, tremulacin, flavonoids, tannins

vernolide, vernodalol, sesquiterpenes, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Rheumatic conditions in European folk medicine, Fevers and malaria, Urinary conditions including BPH, Used across European herbal traditions

fever, urinary conditions, inflammation, skin conditions

Modern Uses

Analgesic via salicin, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Antipyretic

antipyretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2–4 g bark as decoction; 2–4 mL tincture 3x daily

15-30g fresh herb daily

Contraindications

Aspirin allergy, Children under 16, Anticoagulant medications

pregnancy

Side Effects

GI irritation, Blood thinning

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E