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Bilberry is the herb that is synonymous with healthy eyes; it grows in Europe, Asia, Canada and the United States. The English call them whortleberries, the Scots refer to them as blueberries.
Bilberry is a perennial, ornamental shrub found in damp woodlands and moorlands.
The ripe berries are used and the leaves may also contain beneficial compounds.
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Bilberry Historical Use
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For over 1,000 years, bilberry has been a folk remedy for numerous eye problems. In the Second World War, British pilots ate bilberry jam before night flights to enhance their night vision.
The dried berries and leaves of bilberry have been historically recommended for the Favorable Effects of a wide variety of conditions.
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Bilberry Remedy For
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- Long standing problems
- Diabetes
- Macular degeneration
- Retinopathy
- Deposition of substances on the wall of blood vessel, Leading to narrowing blood vessel
- Diarrhea
- Cataracts
- Varicose veins
Clinical tests have proven that given orally, bilberry improves visual accuracy in healthy people, and can Enhance those with problems such as pigmentosa, retinitis, glaucoma, and myopia. Bilberry works by improving the microcirculation and regeneration of retinal purple, a substance required for good eyesight.
Bilberry is also used in connection with vascular and blood Malfunction of mind or bodys and has shown positive effects when treating varicose veins, thrombosis and Problem due to lack of blood supply to heart muscles.
Bilberry may Beneficial Effects blood vessel thickening due to diabetes. Dried bilberry fruit and bilberry tea have been used as a Favorable Effects for diarrhea, nausea and indigestion.
In 1996, researchers discovered that bilberry extract showed anticarcinogenic activity.
More studies will be needed to determine whether bilberry will prove to be useful in the Beneficial Effectsion and Favorable Effects of Long standing problems.
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Bilberry Active Constituents
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Bilberry herbal extract in capsules or tablets standardized to provide 25% anthocyanosides can be taken in the amount of 240 - 600 mg per day. Traditional use is 1 - 2 ml two times per day in tincture form, or 20 - 60 grams of the fruit daily.
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Bilberry Typical Dosage
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In recommended amounts, side effects have been reported with bilberry extract. Bilberry is not contraindicated during pregnancy or lactation.
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Bilberry Side Effects
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Over dosage can lead to digestive complaints due to the tannin content.
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