Prunus mahaleb vs Rupturewort

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Prunus mahaleb

Urinary

Herniaria glabra

Urinary

Prunus mahaleb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Rupturewort

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mediterranean cherry whose wood and seeds are used in folk medicine for kidney stones and as flavoring.

European herb used since antiquity for urinary conditions, hernias, and respiratory complaints; approved in Germany for urinary spasms.

Active Compounds

prunasin, coumarin, tannins, flavonoids

herniarin, umbelliferone, herniaria saponins, coumarins, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Kidney stones in Mediterranean folk medicine, Fragrant wood use, Diuretic use

Urinary spasms, Kidney stones, Respiratory conditions, Hernias (traditional)

Modern Uses

Diuretic effects, Antispasmodic

Spasmolytic activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Diuretic properties, Antimicrobial action

Adult Dosage

5-10 g bark decoction

Herb tea: 2-3 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy - coumarin, Kidney disease

Pregnancy, Kidney disease

Side Effects

GI upset

Mild diuretic effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E