Bilberry
vaccinium myrtillus L.
Ericaceae



AKA
whortleberry
blueberry

Parts used
whole plant
berries and leaves

Contraindications/Notes
May interfere with iron absorption.

Active constituents / Effects
anthcyanosides, catechin tannins

Medicinal Properties
antioxidant
astringent
blood tonic
diuretic
eye tonic

conditions supportive
Anxiety
Stress
Varicose Veins

Promotes healthy cell function strengthens capillaries.

Helps regulate insulin levels.

Neutralizes free radical that often produce during stress.

History and/or traditional use
Bilberry is closely related to the American blueberry.
Used for; scurvy, diarrhea and diabetes.

British W.W.II pilots ate bilberry jam and noticed
improvements in night vision.

Habitat
Central and North Europe, Asia, and North America.