Lingonberry (Cowberry) Leaves (Vitis-idaea folia) 50g

Lingonberry is actively used in urology as a diuretic and a natural remedy against cystitis and urethritis. Its special value is that it exerts both antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic at the same time, working in all major areas at once. Lingonberry infusion is usually prescribed in complex therapy for inflammation of the bladder and urinary tract, as well as in other situations when a pronounced diuretic effect is required against the background of the inflammatory process. Lingonberries are often included in the combination of drugs for cystitis.
Lingonberry leaves and sprouts contain phenologlycosides (the main one is arbutin), tannins, the flavonoid hyperoside, etc.
Pharmacological action: Infusion of leaves and shoots of lingonberry has a diuretic, demineralizing and regulating nitrogen metabolism effect. The bactericidal, antiseptic, disinfecting, astringent, choleretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-gummy, capillary-strengthening effect of the cranberry infusion was detected.
A weak sedative effect of cowberry leaves is known, they increase the effectiveness of antibiotics, stimulate phagocytosis and other body defenses. Phytoncides of leaves inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus. Effective as an astringent, antidiarrheal agent.