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Bilberry Leaf and Berry Benefits

Officially known as Vaccinium myrtillus, the bilberry plant belongs to the heath family, and is related to the blueberry. Bilberry plants grow in cool temperate latitudes and along mountain ranges in the northern and southern hemispheres. The bilberry is a small shrub that can reach about a foot in height. It yields white to pale pink bell-shaped flowers hang beneath the emerging leaves. Sweet, plump, and blue-black colored berries appear in season. The bilberry grows well in damp and acidic soils; it prefers damp woods and sandy or rocky soil surfaces. Bilberry is harvested when it ripens, and it is collected from July through the month of September in early fall.

The anthocyanins of the bilberry leaf tea are anti-aging substances. These bitter compounds increase blood circulation to blood vessels in the extremities including the brain. They also reduce inflammation and pain, and relieve muscle spasms. Bilberry is one of the most popular over-the-counter drugs in Europe. Bilberry fruit contains tannins. It may help with the treatment of diarrhea, sore throat, and mouth inflammations.

By helping to increase circulation, buying bulk herbs like Bilberry benefit the circulatory system by strengthening blood vessel walls and capillaries. Bilberry extracts help strengthen the capillaries and other small blood vessels. In fact, bilberry has been called the circulatory microplumber. This includes help with the treatment of varicose veins in the legs. In treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, the inflammation and pain are reduced and, at the same time, damage to connective tissue is kept to a minimum.

Bilberry’s anthocyanins allow bilberry to possess anticancer qualities. Three mechanisms for bilberry’s anti-tumor activities include antioxidation, anticarcinogensis, and apoptosis induction of tumor cells. The bilberry also inhibits the growth of HL60 human leukemia cells.

Bilberry’s ability to increase circulation also affects vision, another very popular anti-aging effect. In fact, bilberry was first studied because of its help with poor night vision. A single dose improved night vision noticeably. Regular use of bilberry improved visual acuity both at night and in bright light during the day, and resulted in quicker adjustment to darkness and glare. In treating glaucoma bilberry strengthens connective tissue and prevents free radical damage.

On a short term basis bilberry is used to treat diabetes by lowering blood sugar level. Extended use does not damage the circulatory system.

Bilberry herbs are used as both a food and a medicine. Some use it simply as a flavoring. Berries are also used in jams, pies, cobblers, and cakes. Bilberry leaf can be added to meat dishes, salads, soups, and stews. One recipe for bilberry jam looks like this: combine 3 lb. of bilberry fruit with 1.5 lb of sugar and 1 cup of water. Boil for 40 minutes. A safe medicinal dosage of bilberry leaf is usually from 160 to 320 mg of extract.

Bilberry can be overdosed and side effects can be serious in some. Bilberry possesses anti-platelet activity. Therefore it may interact with NSAIDs, particularly aspirin. Excessive amounts of bilberry juice may cause diarrhea. But reaction is not common. One study says 4% of people studied reacted adversely. The side effects may include mild digestive distress, skin rashes and drowsiness. Chronic use of the bilberry leaf may, in some, lead to serious side effects. High doses of bilberry leaf can be poisonous. Be sure to store bilberry in a cool, dark place, and preferably refrigerate or freeze.

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