Heather (Vrijes / Djetlina)
Calluna vulgaris · Ericaceae
Heather
Bruyère callune
Calluna vulgaris
Vrijes / Djetlina
Ericaceae
Traditionally used
⚠ Do not use in cases of reduced kidney function. Requires adequate fluid intake during irrigation therapy. Infusion of flowering tops used as irrigation therapy for mild urinary tract complaints. Requires high fluid intake (at least 2L/day).
On the Adriatic shore
⚠ Ne koristiti kod smanjene bubrežne funkcije. Zahtijeva dovoljan unos tekućine tijekom terapije ispiranja. Čaj od cvjetnih vrhova kao irigacijska terapija za blage tegobe mokraćnog trakta. Uz obilan unos tekućine.
In three languages
Français — ⚠ Ne pas utiliser en cas d'insuffisance rénale. Nécessite un apport hydrique suffisant pendant la cure de drainage. Infusion des sommités fleuries comme thérapie d'irrigation pour légères affections des voies urinaires. Nécessite un apport hydrique important.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Sources & lineage
EMA (Callunae vulgaris herba); Redzic 2007
Kept alongside