Mespilus germanica vs Plum Bark

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mespilus germanica

Digestive

Prunus domestica bark

Digestive

Mespilus germanica

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Plum Bark

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ancient European Rosaceae fruit tree used in folk medicine for digestive conditions and as astringent.

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

Active Compounds

malic acid, tannins, pectin, vitamin C, ursolic acid

tannins, amygdalin, benzoic acid, malic acid, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Digestive conditions in European folk medicine, Diarrhea treatment, Astringent, Urinary stones

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

Modern Uses

Astringent for diarrhea, Antioxidant, Prebiotic

Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Ripe bletted fruit as food; 5-10 g bark decoction

2-4g dried bark

Contraindications

None significant

Pregnancy caution, Constipation conditions

Side Effects

Constipation if eaten in excess

GI effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E