Blueberries shoots

Blueberries shoots are young elements of a perennial bush-like plant belonging to the family of cranberries. Blueberries are not grown specially, because it can already be found in abundance in almost all areas of coniferous and small-leaved forests, both in European and Eurasian countries, and in the conditions of tundra and East Siberian regions. 

Blueberries shoots are released in pharmacies without prescription confirmation, however, before using a medicinal herbal medicine, a doctor's consultation is necessary.

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Indications of the blueberry shoots

For medicinal purposes, not only the berries of the plant are used, but also the bilberry shoots. They are added to infusions, teas, alcohol tinctures.

Blueberries shoots have a significant effect in diseases of the digestive system, with anemia. Due to the presence of organic compounds, it is possible to improve the state of the intestinal microflora. Blueberries shoots are characterized by the ability to collect toxic substances in the intestine, and the presence of astringents is favorable for the precipitation of protein fractions from the mucosa, which helps to tighten the upper layer of the intestinal mucosa. The formed protective protein film protects tissues from external mechanical and chemical irritants, which helps to eliminate painful sensations and inflammatory reactions, decreases secretory activity, inhibits intestinal motility, facilitates the absorption of useful substances and assimilation of food.

Such abilities of bilberry shoots allow to use it for the treatment of acute and chronic digestive disorders, which occur with signs of diarrhea, development of rotting and fermentation processes in the intestine, symptoms of enterocolitis, ulcerative processes, gastritis and duodenitis.

Tannic and bactericidal abilities of preparations from bilberry shoots favorably affect the inflammation of the oral mucosa and nasopharynx. In particular, these properties are relevant in the treatment of such pathologies in pediatrics.

In medical practice, infusion and tea from the shoots of bilberries are sometimes used for mild diabetes mellitus.

In ophthalmology, Bilberry shoots are used for myopia, hemeralopathy, diabetic retinopathy, for restoring the adaptive mechanisms of the eyes to dark conditions (night and twilight vision), as well as for degenerative changes in the retina.

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Release form

• Vegetable dry mass, ground, in bags of 2 g (10 or 20 pieces) for single brewing.
•  Cardboard package 75 g with inner paper lining.
•  Packages of 1 kg.

Pharmacodynamics

Blueberries shoots refer to antidiarrheal plant products. The composition of the vegetable raw material is represented by sugary substances, pectin compounds, astringents, rich in acid composition (in the form of citric, succinic, lactic, malic and quinic acids), anthocyanin glycoside, mytiline, vitamin complex (C, B, A), iron and manganese microelements.

Blueberry shoots show a pronounced tannic, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, hypoglycemic and hemostatic effect.

Separate constituent plants contribute to the restoration of the main visual pigment - rhodopsin (visual purple), which improves the retina's susceptibility to various degrees of light radiation and increases visual acuity in poor light conditions. 

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Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic properties Blueberry shoots have not been studied.

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Dosing and administration

In order to prepare the infusion from the shoots of Bilberry, it is necessary to take 1 tsp. Dry mass of the plant, soak in a cup of boiling water (200 ml) and allow to stand under the lid for at least a quarter of an hour. Next, filter the infusion.

To treat acute and chronic forms of pathology of the digestive system, infusion should be taken from 50 to 100 ml to 6 times a day. Duration of therapy from 1 to 2 weeks.

With eye pathologies, the infusion is used for a longer period, up to 1 month. 

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Use of the blueberry shoots during pregnancy

The use of Blueberry shoots during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended, due to the lack of reliable information about the pharmacokinetic properties of this plant. In order not to harm the developing fetus and the course of pregnancy, as well as not to affect the well-being of the newborn child, from the use of medicines prepared on the basis of Bilberry shoots, it is better to refuse in these periods. 

Contraindications

 According to many experts, there are not so many contraindications to taking drugs on the basis of the Bryant shoots. However, restrictions do exist:

• children under 14 years of age;
• period of pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• stones and sand in the kidneys;
• oxalaturia;
• obstructed bowel movement, constipation;
• propensity to allergic reactions to any of the components of the plant.

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Side effects of the blueberry shoots

Side Effects Blueberry shoots - a fairly rare phenomenon. In some cases, allergy to certain components of the plant is possible. At the first signs of an allergic reaction, phytopreparation should be discontinued.

Occasionally, there may be stool, oxalaturia.

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Overdose

Abuse of drugs from the shoots of the bilberry, as well as long-term and continuous use of such drugs can lead to deterioration of the general condition, weakening of intestinal motility, hypokinetic dyskinesia of bile ducts, duodenosis. It is possible to increase the side effects of phytopreparations.

Interactions with other drugs

Data on the drug interaction of Bilberry shoots with other drugs does not exist. With simultaneous administration of other medicines at the same time as phytopreparations based on the bilberry shoots, it is advisable to consult a medical specialist.

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Storage conditions

Blueberries shoots will not lose their medicinal properties, if the packages with dried raw materials remain in dryness and darkening. Optimum temperature indicators for the safety of phytomassage + 18-20 ° C. 

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Shelf life

Shelf life - up to 2 years.

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