Norwegian Crowberry vs Prunus avium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Norwegian Crowberry

Empetrum nigrum

Urinary

Urinary

Description

Arctic berry from Norwegian tundra used in Nordic folk medicine as food and medicine for urinary and digestive conditions.

European cherry tree; stalks (peduncles) used as diuretic; bark for cough; fruit highly nutritious.

Active Compounds

anthocyanins, quercetin, ellagic acid, catechins

amygdalin, malic acid, citric acid, anthocyanins, quercetin, kaempferol

Traditional Uses

urinary tonic in Norse folk medicine, treatment of diarrhea, nutritional berry food

urinary conditions, cough, gout, arthritis, inflammation

Modern Uses

antioxidant, urinary support, anti-inflammatory

diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitussive

Adult Dosage

10-20g fresh berries or 2-3g dried as tea

5-10g dried cherry stalks as tea or 2-3ml tincture

Contraindications

none established

amygdalin in seeds - toxic, kidney disease

Side Effects

none significant

GI upset, seeds toxic

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E