Cotoneaster integerrimus vs Cercis siliquastrum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cotoneaster integerrimus

Digestive

Digestive

Cotoneaster integerrimus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cercis siliquastrum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European Rosaceae shrub whose berries are used in folk medicine as astringent and for digestive complaints.

A Mediterranean ornamental tree with acidic flowers and bark used in folk medicine for digestive and astringent properties.

Active Compounds

tannins, flavonoids, cyanogenic glycosides

tannins, flavonoids, anthocyanins

Traditional Uses

Digestive complaints in European folk medicine, Astringent use, Berry jam for digestive health

Astringent use, Digestive tonic, Diarrhea remedy

Modern Uses

Astringent effects, Antioxidant

Antioxidant activity, Anti-inflammatory research

Adult Dosage

Cooked berries as food; 3-5 g dried herb as tea

2g dried bark or flowers as tea

Contraindications

Raw berries - mild cyanogenic, Pregnancy

Pregnancy caution

Side Effects

Mild GI upset

Mild reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E