Rubus Fruticosus Herb vs Elaeagnus Umbellata

Ubiquitous European bramble whose leaves and berries are used for diarrhea, sore throat, and as astringent anti-inflammatory.

Shrub native to China, Japan, and Korea used in traditional medicine for its antioxidant-rich fruits and leaves with anti-inflammatory and antidiarrheal properties.

ellagic acid, tannins, anthocyanins, quercetin

lycopene, beta-carotene, quercetin, kaempferol, tannins

diarrhea astringent in European folk medicine, sore throat gargle, wound healing and skin toner

antioxidant, diarrhea, cough, wound healing, fever

astringent, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiarrheal, wound healing

2-4g dried leaf as tea or berries freely as food

Fruit consumed as food or leaf tea 5g daily

chronic constipation - excessive tannins

allergy to Elaeagnaceae

constipation with leaf excess

very well tolerated