Eryngium aquaticum vs Prunus avium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Eryngium aquaticum

Urinary

Urinary

Eryngium aquaticum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Prunus avium

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Eastern North American Apiaceae used by Native Americans for rattlesnake bites and fevers.

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

Active Compounds

saponins, tannins, flavonoids

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

Traditional Uses

Rattlesnake bite antidote in Native American medicine, Fever treatment, Urinary conditions

urinary conditions, cough, gout, arthritis, inflammation

Modern Uses

Diuretic effects, Anti-inflammatory, Possible antivenom properties

diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitussive

Adult Dosage

3-6 g dried root as decoction

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

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Kidney disease

amygdalin in seeds - toxic, kidney disease

Side Effects

Mild GI upset

GI upset, seeds toxic

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E