What does it help with
- Kidney inflammation and urinary bladder
- Antiseptic in urinary tract
- Rheumatism
- Detox
Active compounds
Arbutin, flavonoids (quercetin), tannins.
Arbutin is hydrolysed in urine to hydroquinone — disinfection directly at the site of inflammation.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodAugust – September
Plant partsflowering twigs
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureBath
Pro tip: Heather is similar to bearberry in effect — they can be combined.
Recipes
1 Tea for kidneys ▾
2 teaspoons dried herb pour 250 ml water, steep 10 minutes. Drink 3× a day.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Medicinal bath ▾
Boil 100 g of the dried herb for 20 minutes in 2 litres of water. Strain and add the decoction to a warm bath. Bathe for 15–20 minutes. The herbs act through the skin — excellent for skin inflammation, rheumatism, or to relax the nervous system.
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Heather tincture · Bearberry combo · Heather bath · Heather for inflammation · Horsetail combo · Diuretic blend
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