Nance vs Bogmyrtle

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Nance

Byrsonima crassifolia

Digestive

Myrica gale

Digestive

Nance

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bogmyrtle

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Central American and Caribbean fruit tree; bark and leaves used for digestive conditions, diarrhea, and skin infections in traditional medicine.

Aromatic shrub of northern European peat bogs used in Norse and Celtic folk medicine for insects, digestive conditions, and as ale bittering agent.

Active Compounds

catechin, epicatechin, quercetin, tannins, ellagic acid

myricanol, galeanol, myricetin, sequiterpene, tannins

Traditional Uses

Diarrhea, Skin infections, Digestive conditions, Nutritive fruit

Insect repellent in Norse and Scottish folk medicine, Ale bittering before hops in medieval Europe, Digestive conditions, Skin conditions topically

Modern Uses

Astringent effects, Antimicrobial activity, Anti-inflammatory properties, Antioxidant support

Insect repellent, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Bark tea: 1-2 cups daily; fruit as food; topical bark decoction

2-4g dried leaves tea 2x daily; topical infusion as insect repellent spray

Contraindications

Pregnancy large doses

Pregnancy, Nursing, Large internal doses toxic

Side Effects

Mild astringent effects, Possible constipation

Skin sensitization

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E