Bergenia Russian vs Psidium Guineense

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Bergenia Russian

Bergenia crassifolia

Digestive

Psidium guineense

Digestive

Description

Siberian/Mongolian leaf used as black tea substitute with astringent properties.

Small tree native to tropical America used in folk medicine across Brazil and the Caribbean for diarrhea, dysentery, and wound healing.

Active Compounds

Arbutin, Bergenin, Tannins, Gallic acid, Hydroquinone

quercetin, guaijaverin, vitamin C, tannins, essential oils

Traditional Uses

Diarrhea, UTI, Wound healing, Fever, Hemorrhage

diarrhea, dysentery, wound healing, fever, skin conditions

Modern Uses

Astringent, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Hemostatic

antidiarrheal, antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2-4g aged leaf as tea 2-3x daily

5–10g leaves as tea 3x daily or fruit as food

Contraindications

Constipation, Pregnancy in large doses

constipation, pregnancy high doses

Side Effects

Constipation, GI upset

constipation with overuse

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E