Medicinal properties
Bearberry has disinfecting, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and wound-tightening properties. The medicinal properties of bearberry are also that it is an excellent mild and natural diuretic, non-addictive, relieving swelling.
Bearberry is used in medicine in the form of infusions and decoctions. Bearberry broth is used for various inflammations – of the bladder, urinary tract, and inflammatory diseases of the genital area. Bearberry, whose properties are used to treat many diseases, helps with gynecological disorders.
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However, bearberry herb, as a remedy with strong and effective properties, has many side effects, so it is not recommended to use it in its pure form. This plant is usually included in the form of a component in various collections of medicinal plants – kidney teas, diuretics, anti-inflammatory preparations.
Bearberry during pregnancy and feeding a child is absolutely contraindicated for use – it can cause a rush of blood to the uterus and pelvic organs, which can provoke a miscarriage or an increase in the tone of the uterine muscles, as well as cause bleeding. During lactation, bearberry is also contraindicated, since it enters the child’s body through milk and can cause unwanted reactions.
