Chaenomeles japonica vs Hawthorn Chinese Small

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Chaenomeles japonica

Digestive

Crataegus cuneatiformis

Digestive

Description

East Asian ornamental shrub whose fruits are used in folk medicine similar to quince.

Small-leafed Chinese hawthorn species used similarly to C. pinnatifida in rural Chinese folk medicine for digestive and cardiovascular conditions.

Active Compounds

malic acid, tannins, flavonoids, vitamin C

vitexin, hyperoside, proanthocyanidins, ursolic acid, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Digestive conditions in Japanese folk medicine, Nutrient-rich food, Muscle cramps

Digestive conditions in rural Chinese folk medicine, Cardiovascular conditions, Digestive food stagnation, Hypertension folk treatment

Modern Uses

Antioxidant dense, Antispasmodic, Digestive tonic

Digestive, Cardiovascular protective, Antihyperlipidemic, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Cooked fruit as food or jam; 5-10 g fruit decoction

6-12g dried fruit in decoction daily; fresh fruit as food

Contraindications

None significant

Anticoagulants, Diarrhea conditions

Side Effects

Mild GI upset from raw fruit

Heartburn, Nausea

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E