Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Family:Vaccinium vitis-idaea; Antiseptic; Astringent; Diuretic; Refrigerant; VD.
Common name:Cowberry
The leaves are antiseptic astringent diuretic refrigerant. They are used in the treatment of gonorrhoea arthritis rheumatism diabetes and diarrhoea. The leaves are gathered in early summer and dried for later use. The mature fruits are eaten fresh or dried as a remedy for diarrhoea and as a treatment for sore throats coughs and colds. The juice has been gargled as a treatment for sore throats

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