Parsley Piert vs Hydrangea Root

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Parsley Piert

Aphanes arvensis

Urinary

Hydrangea arborescens

Urinary

Parsley Piert

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Hydrangea Root

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Traditional British herb for dissolving urinary stones.

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

Active Compounds

Tannins, Flavonoids, Organic acids

hydrangin, saponins, resin, flavonoids, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

Kidney stones, Urinary gravel, Bladder stones

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

Modern Uses

Anti-lithic, Mild diuretic, Demulcent

Urinary antilithic, Prostate support, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb as tea 3x daily

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

Contraindications

Pregnancy

Pregnancy caution, Allergy to Hydrangeaceae

Side Effects

None commonly reported

GI upset, Dizziness

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E