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Herbs
Bilberry (Vaccinium Myrtillus)
| A.K.A.: |
Blueberry, Huckleberry |
| Part Used: |
Fruit and Leaves |
| Properties: |
Antioxidant, Astringent, febrifuge |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium, Silicon, Sodium, Vitamins A, C with Bioflavonoids, Zinc |
| Primary Uses: |
Blood Vessel/weak, Circulation/poor, Diabetes, hands/feet cold, Infections, Night Blindness, Veins/varicose |
| Secondary Uses: |
Diarrhea, Edema, Immune Deficiencies, Kidney problems, Light Sensitivity, Raynaud's Disease, Scurvy, Thyroid problems, Water Retention |
Bilberry is most commonly associated with the treatment of eye disorders because it strengthens the capillaries and small veins surrounding the eye. Optimal eye health requires the proper amounts of nutrients and oxygen, which bilberry helps to provide.
Not only is bilberry helpful with night vision, but also day blindness and focusing changes in light.
It is also thought to help with glaucoma, eye strain and fatigue, eye irritation, near-sightedness, and cataracts.
Also thought to help improve all capillaries, veins, and arteries, thus improving circulation to the feet, hands, brain and heart. It also helps with varicose veins, atherosclerosis and blood clots. It may help to prevent strokes, heart attacks and blindness. It contains essential antioxidants which are useful in preventing free radical damage.
It is used as a treatment for diabetics because it helps nourish the pancreas. Bilberry also aids healing in lung disorders such as chronic coughing, lung ailments, and Tuberculosis.
It appears to have similar benefits of insulin with less toxicity.
- The dried berries of Bilberry are primarily used for their astringent qualities in the treatment of dysentery and diarrhea.
- Improves blood circulation by increasing the ability of fluids and nourishment to pass through veins and to capillaries.
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