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Bilberry
Vaccinium myrtillus
Parts Used: The Entire Plant
Phytochemicals: Anthocyanosides, beta-carotene, caffeic acid, caryophyllene, catechin, chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, gallic acid, hyperoside, lutein, quercetin, quercetrin, ursolic acid, vanillic acid
Nutrients: Calcium, inositol, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, sulfur, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3, and C
Also known as the European Blueberry. It is related to the American Blueberry.
Known Uses for Bilberry:
Vaccinium myrtillus
Parts Used: The Entire Plant
Phytochemicals: Anthocyanosides, beta-carotene, caffeic acid, caryophyllene, catechin, chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, gallic acid, hyperoside, lutein, quercetin, quercetrin, ursolic acid, vanillic acid
Nutrients: Calcium, inositol, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, sulfur, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3, and C
Also known as the European Blueberry. It is related to the American Blueberry.
Known Uses for Bilberry:
- Acts as an antioxidant
- Acts as a diuretic
- Acts as an urinary tract antisceptic
- Keeps blood vessels flexible, allowing increased bloodflow
- Helps control insulin levels
- Helps strengthen connective tissue
- Supports and strengthens collagen structures
- Inhibits the growth of bacteria
- Has anti-aging and anticarcinogenic effects
- Useful for hypoglycemia, inflammation, stress, anxeity, night blindness, and cataracts
- May help or prevent macular degeneration
