Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) has traditionally been used in Scandinavian and Russian folk medicine to support urinary tract health, including the management and prevention of bladder infections (cystitis). Its use is rooted in the observation that lingonberries, much like cranberries, contain high levels of organic acids and polyphenols, particularly proanthocyanidins, which are believed to inhibit the adherence of pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli to the lining of the urinary tract. However, while cranberries have been more widely studied in clinical settings for urinary tract infections (UTIs), direct scientific evidence for lingonberry is limited. A few small clinical studies, most notably a Swedish study published in 2001, have suggested that a combination of lingonberry and cranberry juice may reduce the recurrence of UTIs in women. Despite this, the evidence is not robust or extensive, and most of the support for lingonberry’s use remains based on traditional practices rather than high-quality scientific validation. As such, it is considered a traditional remedy, with a moderate (2/5) level of evidence primarily due to a lack of large, well-controlled trials.

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