Partridgeberry

related to cranberries; it is also NOT a lingonberry.

leaves can be used in tea. berries are eaten for childbirth, infertility problems & menstrual cramps.

lotion mixed with partridge berry is applied topically on breast to alleviate tenderness or pain.

not toxic for dogs.

can alleviate leg cramps, backaches and tension.

used to treat uti, benign prostatic hyperplasia, interstitial cystitis, bed-wetting in children, recurrent urinary tract infections in pregnancy, edema, dysuria, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids.

uterine tonic for heavy menstruation, and after childbirth, miscarriage, surgical abortion and D&C.

used to prevent miscarriage in combination with yam and black haw.

only take during childbirth to induce contractions, otherwise you’re just going to have a miscarriage if taken during pregnancy.

pH 5-6; Zones 3-9