Help in the prevention & treatment of
diabetic retinopathy
May provide protection against macular
degeneration, glaucoma and cataract
Help promote healthy blood circulation
Help prevent or reduce varicose veins and
hemorrhoids during pregnancy
Reduce bruising in people who bruise easily
How
Bilberry works The Bilberry plant is high in
Bioflavonoids. These are potent antioxidants which help the bodies defenses against the
harmful effects of free radicals.
The bioflavonoids in bilberry are of particular
benefit to the eyes and vision.
Bioflavonoids also assist in the formation of
connective tissue. They help strengthen the small blood vessels, called capillaries, and
promote healthy circulation throughout the body.
Side Effects
There are no known side effect.
Safety Concerns
There are no known contraindications for the use of Bilberry
during pregnancy or lactation. There are no known interactions with antibiotics or other
commonly prescribed drugs.
The History of the Bilberry
In the past Bilberry has been recommended for the treatment of a
wide variety of ailments, including kidney stones, diabetes, urinary tract infections and
scurvy.
Perhaps the best known and most sound was it's
use for the treatment of diarrhea. Elizabethan apothecaries mixed the berries with honey
to form a syrup, which they called Rob. This was then given to the patient. The berries
could also be crushed and boiled to make a tea.
However, it wasn't until the Second World War,
when British Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots started to report that their night vision
improved after eating Bilberry jam that modern researchers took notice of this common
berry.
