Garambullo vs Auricularia Auricula

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Garambullo

Myrtillocactus geometrizans

Cardiovascular

Auricularia auricula-judae

Cardiovascular

Garambullo

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Auricularia Auricula

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Mexican columnar cactus whose fruits are used in traditional medicine for cardiovascular and digestive health.

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

Active Compounds

anthocyanins, betalains, flavonoids

beta-glucans, acidic polysaccharides, ergosterol, melanin

Traditional Uses

cardiovascular health, digestive conditions, nutritive support

blood thinning, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, immune support

Modern Uses

antioxidant, cardioprotective, nutritive

antiplatelet, hypolipidemic, immunostimulant, anti-tumor

Adult Dosage

30-60g fresh fruit or standardized extract

1-3g daily or food amounts

Contraindications

generally safe

anticoagulant medications

Side Effects

generally well tolerated

antiplatelet effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E