Bilberry herb is a powerful plant that has palliative as well as curative effects on a legion of serious medical conditions. Bilberries,
Vaccinium myrtillus
, a member of the blueberry family, are delicious to eat.
Properties
The medicinal properties in the leaves of the bilberry shrub have been used for cardiovascular, ophthalmological and digestive purposes.
The organic compounds in Bilberry bolsterthe cardiovascular system, strengthen the walls of blood vessels and increase blood flow. High blood pressure and atherosclerosis are improved by taking bilberry.
Bilberry have been used for centuries to prevent many eye diseases and correct vision. In fact, historically, fighter pilots would eat Bilberry to improve their night vision.
To ease the discomfort of a sore throat, drink or gargle bilberry tea
Diluted bilberry juice may be applied topically to treat sunburn. Since the 16th century, Bilberry leaves have been combined with honey to treat digestive disorders.
Fresh bilberries treat constipation, peptic ulcers, diarrhea, and other digestive ailments.
Bilberries can be eaten, the leaves dried and brewed in a tea or infusion, made into a topical preparation or formed into tablets.
Precautions
Do not take bilberry if you are pregnant or have uncontrolled bleeding issues. Bilberries have a variety of medicinal applications and can be eaten, infused, used as a topical agent or taken in tablet form. Diseases that respond to improved vascular flow are candidates for treatment with this herb.