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

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