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• Caucasian Blueberry Leaf (Vaccinium arctostaphylos L.)
Caucasian Blueberry Leaf is a bush that grows at elevations of 3,000-5,000 feet in the Caucasian mountains of the northern region of the Republic of Georgia. Caucasian Blueberry Leaf has been used for centuries as an herbal folk medicine for the treatment of diabetes and decoctions and infusions of the leaves through “anti-diabetic teas” have been the most popular remedy. The principle constituents responsible for this activity are caffeic and chlorogenic acids and both are abundant in the leaf. These constituents have a unique ability in their synergistic behavior to help reduce dietary glucose absorption in the intestines, help reduce glucose synthesis in the liver, and speed up the metabolism of glucose - simultaneously. Not only do caffeic and chlorogenic acids exhibit this activity, but they are polyphenolic compounds that are potent antioxidants as well with antimutagenic properties. Numerous scientific and clinical studies have confirmed what empirically has been known for centuries. That Caucasian Blueberry Leaf is a safe and natural way to help normalize glucose metabolism in the body.