Varuna Bark vs Palo Azul

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Varuna Bark

Crataeva nurvala

Urinary

Eysenhardtia polystachya

Urinary

Varuna Bark

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Palo Azul

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

An important Ayurvedic herb for urinary health; the bark is highly effective for treating urinary calculi, BPH, and urinary tract infections.

A Mexican folk herb used for kidney stones, urinary infections, and as a fluorescent beverage.

Active Compounds

Lupeol, Betulinic acid, Friedelin, Tannins

coumestrol, colicin, formononetin, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Kidney and urinary calculi, Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Urinary infections and dysuria

kidney stones, urinary infections, inflammation

Modern Uses

Kidney stone management, BPH and prostate health, Anti-inflammatory for urinary tract

diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, lithotriptic

Adult Dosage

3-5g bark powder or 500mg standardized extract twice daily

10-20g dried bark as tea daily

Contraindications

Avoid in early pregnancy

pregnancy

Side Effects

Mild GI discomfort, Headache

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E