Lingonberry leaves
Lingonberry leaves: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Vitis idaeae folia
ATX code: G04BX
Active ingredient: lingonberry leaves (vitis idaeae folia)
Producer: OJSC Krasnogorskleksredstva, CJSC IVAN-CHAY, CJSC ST.-MEDIFARM, LLC PKF Fitofarm, LLC Lek S +, NPO FSUE Microgen (Russia)
Description and photo update: 2018-08-02
Prices in pharmacies: from 38 rubles.
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Lingonberry leaves are a phytopreparation that has a diuretic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect.
Release form and composition
Dosage forms of release of Lingonberry leaves:
- crushed leaves: pieces of leathery leaves of various shapes that pass through a sieve with holes of 3 mm, odorless, the color of the leaves on one side is dark green, on the other - light green with clearly visible dark brown dots; the taste of water extract is astringent, bitter (in paper polypropylene or plastic bags of 25, 50, 75 or 100 g, in a cardboard box 1 bag);
- shredded vegetable raw materials: pieces of petioles and leaves of various shapes, odorless, color - grayish-green with rare brown, pinkish-purple or purple-brown blotches; the taste of water extraction is astringent, bitter (in polypropylene or paper bags of 30, 35, 40, 50, 60, 75 or 100 g, in a cardboard box 1 bag);
- leaves-powder (raw vegetable-powder): pieces of leaves of various shapes that pass through a sieve with holes of 2 mm, odorless, color - grayish-green with rare brown, pinkish-violet or purple-brown blotches; taste of water extract - astringent, bitter (in 1.5 g filter bags, in a cardboard box 10, 20, 24, 30 or 50 filter bags; in 2 g filter bags, in a cardboard box 10 or 20 filter bags) bags).
Active ingredient: lingonberry leaves - 100%.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
The drug is characterized by a complex (antimicrobial, demineralizing, astringent, choleretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory) effect. It is active against Staphylococcus aureus. The medicinal properties of lingonberry leaves are due to the active ingredients they contain, which include hyperoside, arbutin, tannin, vaccinin, ursular, tartaric, gallic, quinic and ellagic acids, lycopene, hydroquinone, glycosides and various micro- and macroelements.
The drug increases the effectiveness of antibacterial drugs, takes part in the regulation of nitrogen metabolism and stimulates the body's immune system (phagocytosis).
The diuretic effect is explained by the presence of arbutin in the composition of this herbal remedy, which turns into free hydroquinone, which irritates the renal tissues and increases urine output. Increased diuresis also provides hyperoside, which undergoes hydrolysis in the body to form quercetin. During the metabolism of the glycoside of vaccinine, benzoic acid is synthesized, which has a pronounced antimicrobial effect. It also promotes disinfection of the urinary tract and relieves the patient's condition with gout, rheumatism, urinary and gallstone disease.
Pharmacokinetics
There is no information on the pharmacokinetics of the drug.
Indications for use
The medicinal properties of lingonberry leaves are used to treat diseases of the urinary tract and the bladder of inflammatory genesis (cystitis, urethritis).
Contraindications
Contraindication to Lingonberry leaves is an individual intolerance to biologically active substances of the plant.
Instructions for the use of Lingonberry leaves: method and dosage
Lingonberry leaves are taken orally in the form of an aqueous infusion, preferably 40 minutes after eating.
Cooking method:
- crushed leaves, crushed vegetable raw materials: 1 tablespoon (about 6 g) of raw material is poured with 1 cup (200 ml) of hot boiled water (in an enamel bowl) and insisted under a closed lid on a boiling water bath, after 30 minutes, without cooling, filter and squeeze out the remaining raw materials; the volume of the infusion must be brought to the original with boiled water;
- powder leaves: pour 2 filter bags with 100 ml (1/2 cup) boiling water (in glass / enamel dishes) and insist under a covered lid; periodically press the bags with a spoon. After 30 minutes, squeeze the bags. The volume of the infusion must be brought to the original with boiled water.
The recommended dosage regimen: from 3 to 4 times a day, 1-2 tablespoons for a course of 20 to 25 days. The doctor may prescribe a second dose of the drug in 10-12 days. Maximum - 4 courses per year.
It is recommended to shake the broth before taking.
Side effects
Possible violations - hypersensitivity reactions.
Overdose
Overdose cases of this medicinal product have not been registered.
special instructions
There is no data.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
According to the instructions, Lingonberry leaves do not affect the performance of potentially hazardous work that requires increased concentration and rapid psychomotor reactions (driving, activities related to moving mechanisms, etc.).
Application during pregnancy and lactation
There is no data on the use of lingonberry leaves during pregnancy.
The use of lingonberry leaves during lactation is possible if the intended benefits of treatment for the mother significantly outweigh the possible risks for the child. Taking the drug is possible only after consulting a doctor.
Pediatric use
Children under 12 years of age are contraindicated for lingonberry leaves.
Drug interactions
There is no data.
Analogs
There is no information on analogues of Lingonberry leaves.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a dry and dark place. Keep out of the reach of children.
The shelf life is 3 years.
The prepared infusion can be taken within 24 hours, provided it is stored in a cool place.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews of Lingonberry leaves
Mostly patients leave positive reviews about Lingonberry leaves. According to them, the most effective herbal remedy turns out to be in the treatment of cystitis, which is often caused by hypothermia, which makes it possible to do without drug therapy. Some women brew the leaves of the plant during pregnancy as they help reduce puffiness.
Price for Lingonberry leaves in pharmacies
The approximate price for Lingonberry leaves in the form of crushed leaves is 38-64 rubles (the package contains 50 g). You can buy the drug in the form of powder leaves for about 46-92 rubles (the package includes 20 filter bags). The cost of lingonberry leaves in the form of shredded vegetable raw materials is about 56-85 rubles (the package contains 50 g).
Lingonberry leaves: prices in online pharmacies
Drug name Price Pharmacy |
Lingonberry leaves raw vegetable chopped 50 g 1 pc. RUB 38 Buy |
Lingonberry leaves powder leaves 1.5 g 20 pcs. RUB 49 Buy |
Lingonberry leaves raw vegetable powder 1.5 g 20 pcs. RUB 58 Buy |
Lingonberry leaves raw vegetable chopped 50 g 1 pc. RUB 62 Buy |
Lingonberry leaves raw vegetable chopped 50 g 1 pc. RUB 67 Buy |
Lingonberry leaves are chopped raw. pack 50 g RUB 68 Buy |
Lingonberry leaves raw vegetable powder 1.5 g 20 pcs. RUB 70 Buy |
Lingonberry leaves raw vegetable powder 1.5 g 20 pcs. 74 RUB Buy |
Lingonberry leaves 1.5 g 20 pcs. RUB 75 Buy |
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Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!