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Oral Uses
- Capillary fragility
Bilberry strengthens capillary walls; protects collagen. Take standardized bilberry extract daily, containing 60-90 mg of anthocyanosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Hemorrhoids
Bilberry improves blood circulation; strengthens blood vessel walls; reduces frequency and severity; alleviates symptoms. Take standardized bilberry extract daily, containing 60-90 mg of anthocyanosides, in divided doses, for many months or take bilberry leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the labels.
- Improving & supporting health & function of eye
Bilberry is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; improves vision; helps to treat eye problems. Take standardized bilberry extract daily, containing 60-120 mg of anthocyanosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Night blindness
Bilberry improves night vision. Take standardized bilberry extract daily, containing 60-120 mg of anthocyanosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Blood clots
Bilberry is a blood thinner and antithrombotic; reduces blood clot formation. Take standardized bilberry extract daily, containing 60-120 mg of anthocyanosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Colon cancer prevention
Bilberry reduces colon cancer risk. Take standardized bilberry extract daily, containing 60-120 mg of anthocyanosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Diabetes type I
Bilberry reduces and balances blood sugar. Take standardized bilberry extract daily, containing 60-120 mg of anthocyanosides, in divided doses, for many months or take bilberry leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the labels. Bilberry leaf works better than berries.
Oral Actions
- Action - Anti-inflammatory
Bilberry is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take standardized bilberry extract daily, containing 60-90 mg of anthocyanosides, in divided doses, for many months or take bilberry leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the labels.
- Action - Antioxidant
Bilberry is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take standardized bilberry extract daily, containing 60-90 mg of anthocyanosides, in divided doses, for many months or take bilberry leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the labels.
- Action - Antithrombotic
Bilberry is an antithrombotic; reduces blood clot formation. Take standardized bilberry extract daily, containing 60-90 mg of anthocyanosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Astringent
Bilberry is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take standardized bilberry extract daily, containing 60-90 mg of anthocyanosides, in divided doses, for many months or take bilberry leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the labels.
- Action - Blood thinner
Bilberry is a blood thinner. Take standardized bilberry extract daily, containing 60-90 mg of anthocyanosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Hypoglycemic
Bilberry is a hypoglycemic; reduces blood sugar. Take bilberry leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Immune enhancer
Bilberry is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take standardized bilberry extract daily, containing 60-90 mg of anthocyanosides, in divided doses, for many months.
Topical Uses
- Blepharitis
Bilberry is an antiseptic; prevents infections; alleviates symptoms. Use bilberry containing eye drops 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Burns
Bilberry is an antiseptic; prevents infections; alleviates symptoms. Use bilberry leaves containing topical preparations 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Canker sores
Bilberry is an antiseptic; prevents infections; alleviates symptoms. Use bilberry fruit or leaf tea as a gargle many times daily, for many weeks.
- Conjunctivitis
Bilberry is an antiseptic; prevents infections; alleviates symptoms. Use bilberry containing eye drops 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Eczema
Bilberry accelerates tissue healing; alleviates symptoms. Use bilberry leaves containing topical preparations 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Eye pain
Bilberry reduces eye pain. Use bilberry leaf tea as an eyewash 2-3 times daily, for many weeks.
- General skin infections
Bilberry is antibacterial and antiseptic; prevents and treats infection; accelerates tissue healing. Use bilberry leaves containing topical preparations 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
Recommended Dosage
Take standardized bilberry extract daily, containing 60-120 mg of anthocyanosides, in divided doses, for many months or take bilberry leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the labels.
Cautions & Side Effects
There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. The safety for pregnant or breast-feeding women, for children and for people with kidney or liver disease is unknown. Use it with caution with other blood thinning supplements or drugs. Prolonged use of bilberry leaf is not recommended.
Available Forms
Bilberry is available in tablet, capsule, extract' tincure, tea and bulk form.
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