Erica Cinerea Herb vs Aster amellus

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Erica Cinerea Herb

Erica cinerea

Urinary

Urinary

Erica Cinerea Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Aster amellus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Smaller heather of European moorlands used in folk medicine for urinary, kidney, and anti-inflammatory conditions.

European aster used in folk medicine for urinary conditions, skin inflammation, and as diuretic.

Active Compounds

arbutin, ericolin, quercetin, tannins

flavonoids, tannins, saponins, sesquiterpene lactones

Traditional Uses

urinary health in European moorland folk medicine, kidney tonic treatment, anti-inflammatory remedy

urinary conditions, skin inflammation, wound healing

Modern Uses

urinary antiseptic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory

mild diuretic, anti-inflammatory, skin care

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb as tea

2-3g dried herb tea 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy - arbutin, kidney disease

Asteraceae allergy

Side Effects

mild diuresis

contact dermatitis

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E