Calluna vulgaris is a symbol of Scotland where it is seen as an icon of the Highlands. Heather is regarded in Scotland as being lucky, a tradition brought from Balmoral to England by Queen Victoria.
Traditionally, it was used as medicine through teas, ointments and salves as a cleansing and detoxifying plant in the treatment of inflammatory disorders.
Heather research has shown antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actives demonstrated by in vivo and ex vivo experiments. These effects of Heather are known to be due to active compounds such as polyphenols, triterpenes and ursolic acid.
