Crataegus azarolus vs Auricularia Auricula

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Crataegus azarolus

Cardiovascular

Auricularia auricula-judae

Cardiovascular

Crataegus azarolus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Auricularia Auricula

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mediterranean hawthorn used in folk medicine for digestive complaints, heart conditions, and as food fruit.

A culinary and medicinal mushroom used in TCM for cardiovascular conditions and blood thinning.

Active Compounds

oligomeric proanthocyanidins, flavonoids, tannins, malic acid

beta-glucans, acidic polysaccharides, ergosterol, melanin

Traditional Uses

Digestive complaints in Mediterranean folk medicine, Heart conditions, Nutritive fruit

blood thinning, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, immune support

Modern Uses

Cardiovascular protection, Antioxidant, Digestive tonic

antiplatelet, hypolipidemic, immunostimulant, anti-tumor

Adult Dosage

10-15 g fruit as tea or food; 300-600 mg extract

1-3g daily or food amounts

Contraindications

Heart medications - additive, Pregnancy in therapeutic doses

anticoagulant medications

Side Effects

Mild GI upset

antiplatelet effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E