Prunus Spinosa Herb vs Cercis siliquastrum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Prunus Spinosa Herb

Prunus spinosa

Digestive

Digestive

Prunus Spinosa Herb

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cercis siliquastrum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Thorny European shrub producing sloe berries used in folk medicine for diarrhea, sore throat, urinary conditions, and as sloe gin.

A Mediterranean ornamental tree with acidic flowers and bark used in folk medicine for digestive and astringent properties.

Active Compounds

tannins, flavonoids, chlorogenic acid, cyanogenic glycosides trace

tannins, flavonoids, anthocyanins

Traditional Uses

throat and mouth astringent gargle in European folk medicine, diarrhea astringent remedy, sloe gin tonic wine

Astringent use, Digestive tonic, Diarrhea remedy

Modern Uses

astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Antioxidant activity, Anti-inflammatory research

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried berry or flower as tea or tincture

2g dried bark or flowers as tea

Contraindications

none established for flowers and berries

Pregnancy caution

Side Effects

constipation with excess

Mild reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E