Puschkinia scilloides vs Cercis siliquastrum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Puschkinia scilloides

Digestive

Digestive

Puschkinia scilloides

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Cercis siliquastrum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Small spring bulb from Middle East and Caucasus with striped white-blue flowers, traditional medicine.

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

Active Compounds

saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids traces

tannins, flavonoids, anthocyanins

Traditional Uses

Traditional Caucasian folk medicine for digestive conditions, Used in Armenian and Georgian traditional medicine

Astringent use, Digestive tonic, Diarrhea remedy

Modern Uses

Digestive support, Anti-inflammatory, Traditional folk medicine

Antioxidant activity, Anti-inflammatory research

Adult Dosage

Flower tea: 1-2g per cup 2x/day

2g dried bark or flowers as tea

Contraindications

No specific contraindications established

Pregnancy caution

Side Effects

Mild gastrointestinal effects

Mild reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E