Bilberry Can Help

A close relative to blueberries, bilberry is not only used in medicine, but is also used in pies & jams.  Bilberry has strong antioxidant benefits, and can fight against free radicals in the body.  Bilberry also contains high levels of Vitamin C.  Among the more common uses of bilberry are diarrhea, diabetes, as well as insufficiencies in the veins.  Its primary use is for diarrhea, however.  It’s also been known to be used on the skin to reduce inflammation.  Another benefit to bilberry is it’s used to improve eyesight.  Historical stories have stated it was used during WW2 to help pilots, but nothing was proven.  Some people have used bilberry for cardiac & blood vessel issues, as well as chest pain.  It’s also used for diabetes, osteoarthritis, hemorrhoids, urinary tract infections, and chronic fatigue syndrome.  For those with mouth or throat pain, it can be applied directly to the inside of the mouth.

There are the usual warning though; don’t take it if you’re pregnant or nursing, it’s unsafe if taken in high doses & can affect your blood sugar.  Always be sure to consult a physician or natural medicine specialist before taking an herbal remedy such as bilberry.

Category: HERBAL REMEDIES, HERBS