Bilberry
Scientific Name: Vaccinium myrtillus
Botanical Family: Ericaceae
Plant Type: Shrub
Geographical Origin: Europe
Species/Variety: Vaccinium myrtillus
Description
Blue-black berries rich in anthocyanins.
Therapeutic Properties
Antioxidant; Vision (trad.)
Temperament
Cool
How to Use
Capsules; Tea
Dosage
Standardized anthocyanins per label
Precautions
Anticoagulant/antiplatelet interactions
Replacement / Alternatives
Blueberry
References
VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany