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.
