Lingonberry: Benefits, Dosage, Contraindications
Other name(s)
Ida Mountain Cranberry
Scientific name(s)
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Family or group:
Plants
Active ingredients:
Anthocyanosides
Arbutin
Potassium
Magnesium
Vitamin C
Flavonoids
Indications
Rating methodology
EFSA approval.
Urinary Tract Infections ✪✪✪✪✪
Lingonberry is effective in cystitis due to its antibacterial and diuretic effect. In a clinical study, young girls (aged 3 to 14) taking 50mL of cranberry juice daily for 6 months were less likely to have a new urinary tract infection in the case of recurrent urinary tract infections.
Posologie
Orally: leaf, fruit, buds
50 mL
6 months
gemmotherapy, mother tincture, juice
Menopause ✪✪✪✪✪
Traditionally recommended for menopausal women, probably for its anti-inflammatory and anti-aging virtues. It may contain phytohormones.
Posologie
Orally: leaf, buds
15 - 50 drops
gemmotherapy, mother tincture
Uterine Fibroids ✪✪✪✪✪
In gemmotherapy, lingonberry prevents cell proliferation phenomena, such as uterine fibroids. It is also advised in the case of thyroid adenoma.
Posologie
Orally: leaf, buds
15 - 50 drops
gemmotherapy, mother tincture
Kidney Stones ✪✪✪✪✪
Lingonberry lowers uric acid, thus reducing the risk of forming kidney stones.
Posologie
Orally: leaf, buds
15 - 50 drops
gemmotherapy, mother tincture
Osteoporosis ✪✪✪✪✪
Lingonberry enhances the intestinal absorption of calcium, which helps strengthen bones and combat osteoporosis.
Posologie
Orally: leaf, buds
15 - 50 drops
gemmotherapy, mother tincture
Constipation ✪✪✪✪✪
Lingonberry seems to regulate transit. It is recommended in cases of spastic colitis, as well as chronic constipation.
Posologie
Orally: leaf, buds
15 - 50 drops
gemmotherapy, mother tincture
Vascular Disorders ✪✪✪✪✪
Lingonberry helps in preventing the degeneration of arterial walls.
Posologie
Orally: leaf, buds
15 - 50 drops
gemmotherapy, mother tincture
Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases ✪✪✪✪✪
Lingonberry might regulate transit. It is recommended in cases of spastic colitis, as well as chronic constipation.
Posologie
Orally: leaf, buds
15 - 50 drops
gemmotherapy, mother tincture
Properties
Diuretic
Lingonberry leaves have properties similar to blueberry leaves, acting as diuretics and antiseptics on the urinary tract; these properties are linked to the high content of arbutin, arbutin derivatives, and tannins.
Usages associés
Antioxidant
In various in vitro studies, lingonberry has shown antioxidant activity. It appears that the total phenolic level in the berries and leaves is correlated with their antioxidant activity. These phenolic compounds seem to effectively inhibit lipid and protein oxidation. Recent studies highlight that leaf extracts have significant reductive and free radical scavenging properties and could be considered a promising source of bioactive compounds with notable antioxidant activity.
Usages associés
Anti-inflammatory
In vivo in acute and chronic respiratory tract infections, arbutin and fraxin extracted from lingonberry have shown anti-inflammatory, antitussive, and expectorant effects. Also, lingonberry has displayed strong inhibition of platelet-activating factor in vitro.
Usages associés
Antibacterial
The phenolic compounds isolated from lingonberry leaves have strong antimicrobial activity against Porphyromonas gingivalis and Prevotella intermedia.
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Safety dosage
Adult from 18 years:
5 to 15 drops of concentrated macerate per day, diluted in water.
Precautions
Hormone-sensitive Illness: avoid
Not recommended in hormone-dependent pathologies as Lingonberry is estrogen-like.
Pregnant Woman: avoid
Lingonberry bud macerate is permitted for the entire family, except for babies under 3 years old and pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Breastfeeding Woman: avoid
Lingonberry bud macerate is permitted for the entire family, except for babies under 3 years old and pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Child up to 12 years: avoid
Lingonberry bud macerate is permitted for the entire family, except for babies under 3 years old and pregnant or breastfeeding women. Furthermore, it is probably dangerous when used orally in children under 12 years of age, long-term. Lingonberry could be hepatotoxic.
