The cranberry has a long tradition in terms of human health. Already Hildegard von Bingen made use of the small red fruits as a remedy in the 12th century. The berries contain many vitamins, iron and potassium – nevertheless, those interested in medicinal herbs should rather not eat them raw, because they taste very tart … Cranberry: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Products Preparations made from cranberries are commercially available as juice, capsules, tablets, powder and tea, among others. Dried and sugared cranberries are also available. Stem plant The American cranberry (large-fruited cranberry) Aiton from the heather family is native to North America and is cultivated on a large scale. The European cranberry L. is less common … Cranberry Effects, Adverse Effects and Dosage
Products Cranberries are commercially available, among other things, as juice, in the form of capsules and as drinking granules. The berries are also used to prepare jams, jellies, compotes and spirits. Caution: cranberries are not the same as cranberries. Stem plant Lingonberry, from the heather family (Ericaceae), is an evergreen shrub native to Eurasia, often … Cranberry
Effects Astringent: astringent, tanning. Waterproofing Anti-inflammatory Anti-secretion Peristaltic inhibiting Antimicrobial, antiviral Plaque inhibiting Antioxidant Indications Internal: Diarrhea Urinary tract infections External: Inflammation of the mouth and throat (eg aphthae, gingivitis). Inflammatory, weeping and itching skin diseases of various causes, such as diaper dermatitis, intertrigo, small burns, itching, especially in the genito-anal area Childhood diseases: Measles, … Tannins
Bearberry is native to the northern hemisphere, particularly Europe, North America, Siberia, and the Altai Mountains. Bearberry leaves used medicinally come from wild collections in Spain and Italy. Importation from Eastern European countries has been banned due to species protection. In herbal medicine, the dried leaves of bearberry (Uvae ursi folium) are used. Typical characteristics … Bearberry Health Benefits
Bearberry leaves are used in herbal medicine for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract. Properly dosed, the plant can treat, for example, inflammation of the bladder (cystitis) and upper and lower urinary tract infections. Apply bearberry Supportively, bearberry leaves can also be used for inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bladder … Bearberry: Applications and Uses
Bearberry leaves can be taken as a tea or in the form of coated tablets, tablets or drops containing an extract (extract) of the leaves. Bearberry as a tea The tea is also available in pre-packaged filter bags, but the quality is usually better with loose leaf. Another minus point of the filter bags is … Bearberry: Dosage
The urinary tract disinfecting effect of bearberry leaves is mainly due to arbutin or hydroquinone. From the chemical point of view, arbutin is a derivative of hydroquinone; in alkaline environment, arbutin converts into hydroquinone. Only the hydroquinone formed ultimately has an antibacterial and disinfectant effect on the urinary tract. An alkaline pH value in the … Bearberry: Effect and Side Effects
