Confusion with visually similar berries
Basically, the fruits of the blueberries, also known as blueberries, are not poisonous, on the contrary, they are very rich in vitamins and healthy. However, there is Pick of blueberries in the forest for inexperienced collectors there is a risk of confusion with bogus. In addition, blueberries collected in the forest should be taken before consumption washed to avoid the risk of the fox tapeworm.
The danger of the leaves
In the past, the leaves of the blueberry bushes were considered a home remedy for the following diseases:
- gout
- rheumatism
- diabetes
A positive effect of the leaves, in contrast to that of the juice from the berries, has not yet been proven. However, the leaves contain arbutin and hydroquinone, which makes them slightly toxic. That is why we strongly advise against long-term consumption of blueberry leaves.
Tips & Tricks
While fresh blueberries tend to have a laxative effect, dried blueberries can be used as a proven remedy with the opposite effect.
