Australian approved name (AAN): Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Common names and synonyms: Alpine cranberry, Cowberry, Lingonberry
Plant part used: Leaves and fruit
Mandatory component: Arbutin
Warnings and Restrictions: The concentration of arbutin in the medicine must be no more than 25 mg/Kg or 25mg /L or 0.0025 % unless used on the hair. When for use on hair, the concentration of arbutin in the medicine must be no more than 0.74 %.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Homeopathic