Scientific name: Vaccinium myrtillus

Other names: airelle, blaeberry, dyeberry, European blueberry, fraughan, huckleberry, myrtle blueberry, whortleberry, whinberry, winberry, wineberry

Medical uses and remedies:

Atherosclerosis
Diabetes (blood sugar level stabilization)
Bruising
Cancer (lower risk)
Cataracts
Circulation
Diabetes
Eye disorders (prevention or reversal)
Gastrointestinal problems
Heart / cardiovascular disease (lower risk)
Macular degeneration
Night blindness (nyctalopia)
Retinopathy
Ulcers
Varicose veins

Dosage:

Berries - Dried berries may be used as an infusion (tea) with 5 g (1 tsp.) in a cup of water, once daily.

Capsules / Tablets - At 25% anthocyanosides, roughly 200 - 500 mg of extract per day, with capsules or tablets normally ranging from 50 - 500 mg each. Higher or lower anthocyanosides percentages may alter the recommended total amount of extract.

Tincture - Add 10 - 50 drops of tincture into a small amount of water, taken up to 3 times daily.

Cautions and side effects:

Longterm use or consumption of the leaves of bilberry has been known to produce symptoms of poisoning. Check with a medical professional for additional precautions and contraindications before taking any herb.

Active ingredients:

Anthocyanosides (anthocyanin pigments)

Related herbs: Blueberry

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