Pashanbheda vs Prunus avium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Pashanbheda

Bergenia ciliata

Urinary

Urinary

Pashanbheda

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Prunus avium

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Alpine herb of Himalayan mountains; used in Ayurveda and traditional Tibetan medicine for kidney stones — name literally means "stone breaker".

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

Active Compounds

bergenin, afzelechin, catechin, tannins, arbutin, mucilage

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

Traditional Uses

Kidney stones in Ayurveda, Urinary tract infections, Liver conditions, Coughs and respiratory conditions

urinary conditions, cough, gout, arthritis, inflammation

Modern Uses

Lithotriptic, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitussive

Adult Dosage

3–5 g rhizome as decoction; 500 mg extract 2x daily

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

Contraindications

Pregnancy

amygdalin in seeds - toxic, kidney disease

Side Effects

GI upset, Increased urination

GI upset, seeds toxic

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E