Malus sylvestris vs Plum Bark

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Malus sylvestris

Digestive

Prunus domestica bark

Digestive

Malus sylvestris

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Plum Bark

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European wild apple whose bark and unripe fruit are used in folk medicine for fever, diarrhea, and as astringent.

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

Active Compounds

malic acid, pectin, quercetin, chlorogenic acid, tannins

tannins, amygdalin, benzoic acid, malic acid, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Fever in European folk medicine, Diarrhea treatment, Astringent, Nutritive food

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

Modern Uses

Prebiotic pectin, Antioxidant, Cholesterol lowering, Anti-inflammatory

Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction 5-10 g; apple cider vinegar as tonic

2-4g dried bark

Contraindications

None significant

Pregnancy caution, Constipation conditions

Side Effects

Dental erosion with cider vinegar undiluted

GI effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E