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Dried Bilberry Leaf
Both the berries and the leaves of Bilberry, also known as Blaeberry, Whortleberry, Whinberry, Winberry, Wimberry, Myrtle blueberry, Black hearts and Fraughan are used in herbal medicines.
Bilberry leaves have been used to control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Bilberry extract can also help protect the stomach against ulcers. It stimulates production of stomach mucus, which protects against digestive acids. And because it relaxes muscles, it can help relieve menstrual cramps.
In folk medicine, Bilberry leaves were used to treat gastrointestinal ailments, applied topically, or made into infusions. Bilberry leaves are also used as a tonic to prevent some infections and skin diseases.
The berries contain compounds called anthocyanosides, which are known to strengthen blood vessels and improve circulation, and can be useful in treating eye disorders, such as diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma, and circulation disorders, such as varicose veins and hemorrhoids. These same compounds also strengthen the retina, the part of the eye that controls night vision and helps the eye adapt to light changes. Bilberries are often said to help night vision and, it is said, that during World War II, British fighter pilots ate Bilberries before going on nightly bombing raids because their night vision improved as a result.
Dried Bilberries have been used for many years to treat diarrhea. The dried berry is high in tannin, which helps control and reduce the intestinal inflammation that can cause diarrhea.
As with any herb or supplement, a physician should be consulted prior to use. |
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Additional Seed Details
- Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
- Genus: Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)
- Species: myrtilli
- Category: Dried herbs, Shrubs
- Storage: Dried Bilberry Leaf should be kept in a cool, dark space in an airtight container
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