The efficacy and function of bilberry leaves

As a traditional Chinese medicine, bilberry leaves provide us with a variety of nutrients. They can also solve some diseases encountered by the body, so they are deeply loved by people. Let’s take a look at the nutrients and benefits of cranberry leaves.

[Alias] Bearberry Leaf (Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Xinjiang).

[Source] The leaves of Vaccinium myrtillus, a plant of the Ericaceae family. Pick the leaves when it blooms in June, dry them and store them in a dry place.

[Original form] Blueberry, also known as: Wenpu (Shenyang Tongzhi), red bean, tooth lump.

[Habitat distribution] Growing under alpine coniferous forests or in bushes. Distributed in Jilin, Heilongjiang, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang and other places.

[Chemical composition] Contains arbutin, ursolic acid, pyrin, salix glycoside, 4-hydroxyphenyl, β-gentiobiose, hyperoside, scutellaria baicalensis glycoside, and quercetin 3-D-glucose-L-rhamnoside. 2-o-caffeoylarbutin, isoquercetin. It also contains 7.9-8.2% pyrocatechol-type tannins, including d-catechin, l-epicatechin, and d-gallic acid catechin.

[Pharmacological action] 5% extract of the dried whole herb has an anti-hormone effect on male frogs, which is not caused by tannins. The infusion or decoction can be used as a diuretic (to treat kidney stones), and can be used for rheumatism and gout, and the fruit can be used for vitamin deficiency.

【Properties and flavors】 "Handbook of Xinjiang Chinese Herbal Medicine": "It tastes bitter, warm in nature, and slightly toxic."

【Functions and indications】 ①《Pharmacology of Chinese medicine》: "It is used for urethritis, cystitis and acute kyphosis."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5 to 2 qian.

[Additional prescription] For treating urethritis and cystitis; take 2 qian of Nengguo leaves and decoct them in water. (Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Xinjiang)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Pharmacology of Chinese Medicine"

Through the introduction of the above content, we can understand that blueberry leaves play a very important role in treating some diseases. The consumption of Chinese medicinal bilberry leaves should also be determined according to individual physical conditions. Remember not to take the medicine blindly.