PROPERTIES: the bearberry grape leaves are antiseptic, germicide, astringent, decongestant, anti-diarrhea, fighting chronic catarrh of the bladder and urethra, cystitis, gravel and dropsy.

PREPARATION: 1-2 teaspoons of leaves are left to macerate cold in a cup of water for at least 4 hours; in this way it is extracted half the tannins responsible for the bitter and astringent taste, but also more arbutin. Drink more cups a day.