Bilberry

Species Name: Vaccinium myrtillus L.

Also known as: blaeberry, whortleberry, whinberry, myrtle blueberry, fraughan, huckleberry.

Bilberry is an interesting herb that has been around for many years and used in traditional European medicine. It is now commonly used in herbal remedies all over the world and in different countries.

It is made into teas and used as an anti-oxidant as well.

It is a small, branched shrub with angular branches and rarely grows over a foot tall.

What is Bilberry? So what exactly is bilberry and why is it used? It has been used in traditional European medicine for nearly a thousand years, primarily to treat diarrhea.

The key compounds in bilberry fruit are called anthocyanidins. These compounds help build strong capillaries and improve circulation to all areas of the body. They also help reduce blood clotting.

There are many medical benefits to using this herbal medicine.

Home Remedies using Billberry:

Benefits of Bilberry:

Would you like to know what Bilberry can do for you and why it is so popular among herbalists? There are several medical benefits to bilberry.

Bilberry leaves have traditionally been used to control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. The bilberry is similar to cranberry and has flavonoid compounds called anthocyanidins which work as antioxidants.

It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and an astringent. Bilberry is believed to help people with diarrhea by reducing the intestinal inflammation associated with the condition.

There are many other conditions it has been used to treat as well such as certain eye related conditions and disorders.

Some experts also think that bilberry may relieve the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome because of its antioxidant properties. It is also helpful in lowering blood pressure so can be used as a treatment for diabetes.

Some studies have also shown that bilberry can help prevent stomach ulcers caused by a variety of factors including stress, medications, and alcohol.

Uses of Bilberry:

  • Improve night vision
  • Treat certain eye conditions
  • Treat diarrhea
  • Treat diabetes
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Ulcers
  • Other vision problems
  • Extract
  • Tea

Exact amounts vary according to who is taking it and what you are taking it to treat.

Side Effects of Bilberry:

Bilberry fruit and extract are considered generally safe, with no known side effects. There may be possible interactions with other medications.