Study of various formulations, evaluation and pharmacological properties of Cowberry plant

Cowberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L., family Ericaceae) is a small evergreen shrub found in the herbaceous layer of circum boreal forests Northern Eurasia and North America. It sometimes cultivated, mainly gardens, but more commonly its edible fruits are collected from native habitats. Chemical composition different aerial parts Vaccinium phenol glycosides, phenyl propanoids, anthocyanins, saponins have been out by researchers countries; fruits, content anthocyanins has established. Diuretics basic group drugs for treatment patients with arterial hypertension, hypertensive crisis, etc. significant advantages form gradual increase diuretic effect lack electrolyte loss. Diuretics, cowberry well received, which widely used folk medicine prevention diseases urinary system. Anthocyanins present outer together polyphenolic compounds, was also pulp seeds.