Tibetan Juniper vs Pashanbheda

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tibetan Juniper

Juniperus recurva

Urinary

Bergenia ciliata

Urinary

Tibetan Juniper

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Pashanbheda

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A sacred Tibetan plant used in Sowa Rigpa for urinary conditions and ritual purification.

Alpine herb of Himalayan mountains; used in Ayurveda and traditional Tibetan medicine for kidney stones — name literally means "stone breaker".

Active Compounds

alpha-pinene, cedrol, ferruginol, diterpenes

bergenin, afzelechin, catechin, tannins, arbutin, mucilage

Traditional Uses

urinary tract infections, ritual purification, respiratory infections

Kidney stones in Ayurveda, Urinary tract infections, Liver conditions, Coughs and respiratory conditions

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, diuretic, expectorant

Lithotriptic, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

3-9g berries as tea daily

3–5 g rhizome as decoction; 500 mg extract 2x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, kidney disease

Pregnancy

Side Effects

kidney irritation with overuse

GI upset, Increased urination

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E