Diospyros lotus vs Plum Bark

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Diospyros lotus

Digestive

Prunus domestica bark

Digestive

Diospyros lotus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Plum Bark

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

An ancient fruit tree mentioned by Homer; used in traditional medicine for digestive and astringent properties.

European plum tree bark used in folk medicine for digestive conditions, fever, and as astringent.

Active Compounds

tannins, betulinic acid, quercetin, ellagic acid

tannins, amygdalin, benzoic acid, malic acid, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Digestive astringent, Antidiarrheal use, Nutritive fruit

Digestive astringent, Fever reduction in European folk medicine, Diarrhea treatment, Liver conditions

Modern Uses

Antioxidant activity, Digestive support

Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried fruit or leaf as tea

2-4g dried bark

Contraindications

Unripe fruit very astringent, Rare allergy

Pregnancy caution, Constipation conditions

Side Effects

Constipation from unripe fruit

GI effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E