Polygonum Aviculare Herb vs Ceterach Officinarum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Polygonum Aviculare Herb

Polygonum aviculare

Urinary

Ceterach Officinarum

Asplenium ceterach

Urinary

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Polygonum Aviculare Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ceterach Officinarum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ubiquitous weed used across European, TCM, and Native American medicine for urinary stones, respiratory, and wound healing.

Small fern found in rocky habitats across Europe and North Africa used in traditional European herbal medicine for kidney stones and respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

avicularin, quercetin, caffeic acid, silica

tannins, mucilage, flavonoids, iron compounds

Traditional Uses

urinary stone treatment in European folk medicine, respiratory tonic for coughs, wound healing herb in Native American medicine

kidney stones, urinary conditions, respiratory mucus, cough, diuretic

Modern Uses

diuretic, expectorant, astringent

antilithic, diuretic, expectorant, astringent

Adult Dosage

3-6g dried herb as tea or 4ml tincture

5g dried frond as tea 3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, kidney inflammation - acute

pregnancy, excessive use

Side Effects

mild diuresis

mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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