Betula Alba Herb vs Prunus avium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Betula Alba Herb

Betula alba

Urinary

Urinary

Description

White-barked birch used across Northern Europe and North America for urinary, rheumatic, and skin conditions.

European cherry tree; stalks (peduncles) used as diuretic; bark for cough; fruit highly nutritious.

Active Compounds

betulin, betulinic acid, quercetin, hyperoside

amygdalin, malic acid, citric acid, anthocyanins, quercetin, kaempferol

Traditional Uses

urinary and kidney tonic in European folk medicine, treatment of rheumatism and gout, skin condition remedy

urinary conditions, cough, gout, arthritis, inflammation

Modern Uses

diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitussive

Adult Dosage

2-3g dried leaf as tea or 3-5ml tincture

5-10g dried cherry stalks as tea or 2-3ml tincture

Contraindications

kidney inflammation - acute

amygdalin in seeds - toxic, kidney disease

Side Effects

mild diuresis

GI upset, seeds toxic

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E