Fresh blueberries have a slight laxative effect and are therefore also popular as a home remedy for physical complaints. However, caution is sometimes required when collecting wild blueberries.
Are blueberries poisonous?
Blueberries are not poisonous, but rich in vitamins and he althy. However, there is a risk of confusing them with visually similar, poisonous wild berries. In addition, the slightly poisonous leaves of the blueberry bushes can cause he alth problems.
Confusion with visually similar berries
Basically, the fruits of blueberries, also known as blueberries, are not poisonous, but on the contrary are very rich in vitamins and he althy. However, when picking blueberries in the forest, inexperienced collectors run the risk of being confused with blueberries. In addition, blueberries collected in the forest should be washed before consumption to eliminate the risk of fox tapeworm.
The Danger of Leaves
The leaves of the blueberry bushes used to be considered a home remedy for the following diseases:
- Gout
- Rheumatism
- Diabetes
A positive effect of the leaves, unlike that of the juice from the berries, has not yet been proven. However, the leaves contain arbutin and hydroquinone, making them mildly poisonous. We therefore 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.