European Wild Blueberry

European Wild Blueberry – Vaccinium myrtillus

The use of dried blueberries in folk medicine in Europe is seldom as ingrained as in our country. We use tea, tea blends and tinctures for various problems such as diabetes and a variety of inflammations; they are suitable for washing in different types of eczema, and non-healing ulcers, which occur as a result of diabetes. One of the best herbal remedies for the treatment of diarrhea, it has a calming effect on the intestines, prevents the growth of harmful bacteria and has an anti-inflammatory effect; a handful of dried fruits is required for the optimum effect. One of the best and most harmless medicines! It has a pleasant acidulous and sweet taste, but is almost odorless. In folk medicine, the leaves are considered to be effective against diabetes. It is used in all forms of infectious intestinal diseases associated with diarrhea. Arbutin in the leaves acts as a disinfectant in the urine. The use of the leaves ought to be limited to tea blends that should be taken intermittently, because the quantity of hydroquinone in continued use would be on the edge of toxicity.