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What does it help with
- Prevention and treatment of bladder inflammation
- Antibacterial effects in urinary tract
- Antioxidant protection
- Diarrhoea and intestinal inflammation
Active compounds
Proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins, vitamin C, tannins, benzoic acid.
Type A proanthocyanidins block E. coli fimbriae — they cannot adhere to bladder walls.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodAugust – October
Plant partsripe fruit a leaves
Dryingfruit freeze or to dry. Leaves to dry 35 °C.
Shelf life2 years (leaves)
Preparation methods
JuiceLeaf teaTinctureJamCapsules
Pro tip: Cranberry juice works preventively — drink twice daily if prone to bladder inflammation.
Recipes
1 Lingonberry leaf tea ▾
2 teaspoons dried leaves pour 250 ml water, steep 10 minutes. Drink 3× a day at inflammation.
2 Cranberry juice (prevention) ▾
100 ml pure cranberry juice (sugar-free) 2× daily reduces inflammation risk.
3 Cranberry tea with bearberry ▾
Lingonberry leaves with bearberry (1:1). Strong tea for urinary tract infections — drink 3× daily.
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Lingonberry tincture · Combination with bearberry · Lingonberry cure · Lingonberries in yoghurt · Lingonberry marmalade · Dietary supplement (capsules)
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