The healing properties of blueberry leaves
Much is known about the benefits that blueberries bring to humans. But few people know that the leaves of this plant are no less beneficial. Let's take a look at the properties of blueberry leaves.
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Blueberry leaf properties
Blueberry leaves are very common in recipes for medicinal formulations. Of course, the opinions of experts about the benefits of this plant vary, but still, most of them are inclined to believe that the leaves of the blueberry bush have beneficial properties. For example, blueberry leaves have a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. They are useful in the form of a tea for the treatment of colds. It is best to use leaves harvested in early summer for these purposes. It is during this period that the largest amount of nutrients accumulates in them.
A collection of the same amount of blueberry leaves and linden flowers works very well against colds. If you drink it four times a day, then all the signs of a cold will go away very quickly.
In addition to colds, blueberry leaves help to cope with:
- Signs of cystitis.
- Hemorrhoids.
- Chronic diseases affecting the pancreas.
- Diseases of the biliary tract.
- Diseases of the oral cavity.
- Diseases eye infectious nature.
Blueberries are an excellent activator of the body's immune defenses. Therefore, it is used to prepare a variety of dietary supplements that increase immunity and improve vision.
Recent studies have shown that blueberry leaves can be used not only to improve health, but also for cosmetic purposes. They help get rid of acne and other unpleasant skin rashes. A decoction of blueberry leaves helps to eliminate oily seborrhea when rubbed into the scalp.
Contraindications of blueberry leaves
Like any other product, the leaves of the blueberry bush have their own contraindications. For example, you should not include these leaves in recipes if you have any allergies to them. It is harmful to use blueberry leaves for a disease such as oxalaturia. This disease differs in that in humans, oxalic acid salts are present in the urine. It is not recommended to use blueberry leaves for diseases such as pancreatitis. Blueberry leaves will not be beneficial for frequent constipation.
In general, blueberry leaves are considered harmless. However, if they are improperly prepared or in the case of low-quality raw materials, the body's reaction may be negative. The fact is that blueberry leaves tend to accumulate harmful substances from the environment. Therefore, do not use leaves from plants that grow near motorways or in urban environments.
Blueberry leaves for diabetes
Blueberry leaf contains a large number of tannins, as well as glycosides, which have the ability to regulate blood glucose levels. In addition, these leaves contain many vitamins and salts necessary for diabetics.
To normalize and maintain glucose levels, it is useful to use blueberry extract. It goes on sale in the form of capsules or tablets from the crushed leaves and fruits of this plant.
For type 2 diabetics, it is useful to use a tincture of blueberry leaf. It is prepared from finely chopped leaves (large spoon) filled with a glass of boiling water. Then the mixture must be warmed up in a water bath so that the leaves are boiled as much as possible. The prepared drink can be drunk 50 ml up to four times a day.
It is very easy to prepare your own collection with blueberry leaves. Such a collection will be an excellent preventive measure. To prepare it, take half a tablespoon of blueberry leaf and leaves dandelion... Pour 1.5 cups of water over this mixture and boil for a quarter of an hour. Then leave to brew and strain. Drink this broth a couple of tablespoons four times a day, a few minutes before meals.
This collection is effective for maintaining normal glucose levels: take 30 grams of blueberry leaves, St. John's wort and peppermint. Place this mixture in boiling water and simmer for five minutes. Then add a mixture of chicory leaves and dandelion there (25 grams). Boil for another 10 minutes and leave in a dark place to infuse. After a day, strain the infusion and drink on an empty stomach twice a day.
