Physalis Alkekengi Herb vs Palo Azul

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Physalis Alkekengi Herb

Physalis alkekengi

Urinary

Eysenhardtia polystachya

Urinary

Physalis Alkekengi Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Palo Azul

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ornamental plant with papery orange husks used in European and Chinese folk medicine for urinary conditions and fever.

A Mexican folk herb used for kidney stones, urinary infections, and as a fluorescent beverage.

Active Compounds

physalin B, withaphysalin, withanolides, citric acid

coumestrol, colicin, formononetin, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

urinary tract treatment in European folk medicine, fever and inflammation remedy, antidiabetic use in TCM

kidney stones, urinary infections, inflammation

Modern Uses

diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic

diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, lithotriptic

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried calyx as tea or fruit

10-20g dried bark as tea daily

Contraindications

pregnancy - withanolides, nightshade sensitivity

pregnancy

Side Effects

mild GI upset

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E