Hydrangea Root vs Palo Azul

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hydrangea Root

Hydrangea arborescens

Urinary

Eysenhardtia polystachya

Urinary

Hydrangea Root

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Palo Azul

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Native American herb used for kidney stones, prostate enlargement, and urinary conditions by Eclectic physicians.

A Mexican folk herb used for kidney stones, urinary infections, and as a fluorescent beverage.

Active Compounds

hydrangin, saponins, resin, flavonoids, alkaloids

coumestrol, colicin, formononetin, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Kidney stones, Prostate enlargement, Urinary tract conditions, Eclectic medicine universal remedy

kidney stones, urinary infections, inflammation

Modern Uses

Urinary antilithic, Prostate support, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic

diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, lithotriptic

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried root; 2-4ml tincture

10-20g dried bark as tea daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution, Allergy to Hydrangeaceae

pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset, Dizziness

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E