Cowberry Leaf vs Cowberry

Leaves of lingonberry used in Scandinavian and Russian folk medicine as urinary antiseptic, distinct from the nutritive berries.

Circumpolar berry of Northern Europe and Russia used as urinary antiseptic and for immune support, rich in arbutin and anthocyanins.

arbutin, hyperoside, quercetin, epicatechin, ursolic acid

arbutin, hydroquinone, anthocyanins, quercetin, catechins

Urinary tract infections in Scandinavian and Russian folk medicine, Kidney support, Rheumatic conditions, Gout

Urinary tract infections in Scandinavian and Russian folk medicine, Kidney support, Scurvy and vitamin deficiency historically, Sore throat and mouth infections

Urinary antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antigout

Urinary antiseptic, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

2-3g dried leaf tea 3x daily; 2-3ml tincture 3x daily

Fresh berries 50-100g daily; juice 200ml daily; standardized arbutin extracts

Kidney disease, Pregnancy, Prolonged use beyond 1 week

Kidney disease with high arbutin content, Pregnancy in large medicinal doses

Greening of skin with long-term use, Liver effects

Generally safe as food