Vaccinium ovatum
Edible Parts Huckleberry leaf is used by naturopathic
physicians treat sugar diabetes and ailments of the kidneys and gallbladder.
Huckleberry is in the same plant family as bilberry and blueberry, but is a
closer cousin to Uva Ursi. Some say Huckleberry is the same as blueberry;
however, they are different and one way to know for sure is to look at the
seeds. Huckleberries have 10 large, bony seeds, and blueberries have a number of
tiny soft seeds.
Medicinal use - used to treat mild sugar diabetes and
kidney and gallbladder infection.
Contra-indications - Huckleberry is
generally regarded as safe when taken in the recommended doses. There are no
known safety issues or iteractions associated with Huckleberry. Safety in young
children, or those with severe liver or kidney disease has not yet been
established.
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