Typical berries of the hemiboreal zone: Traditional use and the potential for cultivation – a short review
2023
Āboliņa, Laura | Osvalde, Anita
Wild berries – bilberry, lingonberry, cranberry, and cloudberry are typical boreal forest species and have been a source of food and traditional medicine since ancient times. Based on the SCOPUS database, this review evaluates the popularity of wild berries in Latvia and the world, comparing the latest scientific research on each species. The literature highlights the global popularity of bilberry and a notable research interest on cloudberry in Latvia. The large proportion of articles in health-related fields emphasizes the importance of using wild berries for health benefits.
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Publisher The University of Latvia Press
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