Psidium Guineense vs Bergenia Russian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Psidium Guineense

Psidium guineense

Digestive

Bergenia crassifolia

Digestive

Description

Small tree native to tropical America used in folk medicine across Brazil and the Caribbean for diarrhea, dysentery, and wound healing.

Siberian/Mongolian leaf used as black tea substitute with astringent properties.

Active Compounds

quercetin, guaijaverin, vitamin C, tannins, essential oils

Arbutin, Bergenin, Tannins, Gallic acid, Hydroquinone

Traditional Uses

diarrhea, dysentery, wound healing, fever, skin conditions

Diarrhea, UTI, Wound healing, Fever, Hemorrhage

Modern Uses

antidiarrheal, antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

Astringent, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Hemostatic

Adult Dosage

5–10g leaves as tea 3x daily or fruit as food

2-4g aged leaf as tea 2-3x daily

Contraindications

constipation, pregnancy high doses

Constipation, Pregnancy in large doses

Side Effects

constipation with overuse

Constipation, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E