Cherry Stalk vs Prunus avium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cherry Stalk

Prunus avium stalk

Urinary

Urinary

Description

Cherry fruit stalks used in European folk medicine as diuretic and for urinary and kidney conditions.

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

Active Compounds

flavonoids, tannins, potassium salts, saponins, phenolic acids

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

Traditional Uses

Diuretic for urinary conditions, Kidney and bladder conditions, European folk remedy, Gout

urinary conditions, cough, gout, arthritis, inflammation

Modern Uses

Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Kidney support, Anti-gout

diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitussive

Adult Dosage

5-10g dried stalks as tea

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

Contraindications

Kidney failure monitoring, Pregnancy caution

amygdalin in seeds - toxic, kidney disease

Side Effects

Increased urination

GI upset, seeds toxic

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E