Blueberry Leaves
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Blueberry Leaves - Vaccinium angustifolium
35 g - 100 g - 1 lb
Wild blueberries are a common food in northern Saskatchewan and are sometimes used as medicine. The plants are common in our Boreal Forest and is well adapted to grow profusely after fire.
Leaves are from Vaccinium angustifolium, or a lowbush blueberry are believed to have many potential health benefits, including:
- Anti-inflammatory: Extracts from the leaves of Vaccinium angustifolium may be more protective of brain cells than extracts from the fruit.
- Immune system support: Blueberry leaf tea contains vitamin C, which can help support immune system function better. The anthocyanins in the tea may also help your body fight off infections.
- Blood purifier: A tea made from the leaves has been used as a blood purifies.
- Colic treatment: a tea made from the leaves has been used to treat infant's colic.
- Brain Health: Compounds in wild blueberry leaves may help reduce inflammation that can contribute to cognitive disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
Further research into the medicinal uses of Wild Blueberry leaves is needed to better understand definitively the plant's health benefits. There is not enough scientific information available to guarantee safety for pregnant and breastfeeding women.