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ALPINE CRANBERRY

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Alpine Cranberry (Vaccinium vitis idaea)

  Due to it's effect on the bladder and the disinfecting properties, Alpine cranberry often helps stop backache caused by bladder and kidney ailments.

Using the leaves in a decoction is also good for gout and rheumatism as well as eating the delicious berries.  Alpine cranberries are very good sources of Vitamin C, they are refreshing and also helpful in curbing diarrhea.

Common Names:
  • Cowberry
  • Red bilberry
  • Whortleberry

Plant Parts used:
Leaves and Berries

Side Effects or contraindications:
  • None

Cautions:
  • None


Internal uses for Alpine Cranberry

    Leaves:
  • Antiseptic
  • Astringent
  • Diuretic
  • Gout
  • Rheumatism


    • Berries:
  • Astringent
  • Gout
  • Refrigerant
  • Rheumatism


External use for Alpine Cranberry

  • None


Usual Method of Prep Usual Dosage
Tea:
1 tbsp leaves with
1 cup boiling water
Steep 8 minutes, strain		 Take:
1 cup as desired.
Decoction or Cold Extract:
Use 1 tbsp. with
1/2 cup cold water
let stand 10 hours
strain.		 Take:
As needed
Fresh Berries. Eat as desired
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