Vaccinium vitis-idaea Cowberry (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Cowberry
Evergreen shrub
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The Vaccinium vitis-idaea plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cowberry.

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Latin Name:  Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Common Name:  Cowberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.25   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Sunny mountain meadows, peat moors and pine woods[7, 17], on acid soils[9].

Medicinal Information: The leaves are antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, refrigerant[7, 21]. They are used in the treatment of gonorrhoea[218], arthritis, rheumatism, diabetes and diarrhoea[9]. The leaves are gathered in early summer and dried for later use[7]. The mature fruits are eaten fresh or dried as a remedy for diarrhoea[9] and as a treatment for sore throats, coughs and colds[257]. The juice has been gargled as a treatment for sore throats[257].

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