Bilberry, Whortleberry, Huckleberry. Latin name Vaccinium myrtillus

The Bilberry bush is found in Northern Europe and Asia, Northern USA and Canada. Its dark berries look like blueberries and it is the berries and leaves which are the main parts of the plant used to treat many conditions. It is also high in Vitamin C and is promoted as a dietary supplement.

Uses: Gingivitis, Eye Fatigue

Category: Uncategorized

Description

Indications

Bilberry is rich in antioxidants known as anthocyanins which can help to reduce inflammation, but more research is needed for systemic effects, however Bilberry consumption has been found to be beneficial to reduce gum inflammation and bleeding (gingivitis) , eye fatigue from prolonged screen time and retinal degeneration.

Contraindications

Bilberry is generally well tolerated for short-term use for upto a year. Anthocyanins may inhibit anticancer medications, antibiotics, beta blockers and arthritis drugs. Talk to a health-care provider if you are on other medications and plan to use Bilberry.

Preparation and Dosing

A typical dose of dried berries is 20-60 grams daily, though different amounts have been used in research and preparations are available as juice as well as in capsule form.

Additional information

Published Study 1	Ozawa Y, Kawashima M, Inoue S, et al. Bilberry extract supplementation for preventing eye fatigue in video display terminal workers. Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging. 2015;19(5):548-554. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12603-014-0573-6
Published Study 2	Widén C, Coleman M, Critén M, et al. Consumption of bilberries controls gingival inflammation. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2015;16(5):10,665-10,673. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4463668/
Published Study 3	Tjelle TE, Holtung L, Bøhn SK, et al. Polyphenol-rich juices reduce blood pressure measures in a randomized controlled trial in high normal and hypertensive volunteers. British Journal of Nutrition. 2015;114(7):1054-1063. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/polyphenolrich-juices-reduce-blood-pressure-measures-in-a-randomised-controlled-trial-in-high-normal-and-hypertensive-volunteers/8B268D98D3AC8242545D913730AA556B#
Published Study 4	Yamaura K, Shimada M, Ueno K. Anthocyanins from bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) alleviate pruritus in a mouse model of chronic allergic contact dermatitis. Pharmacognosy Research. 2011;3(3):173-177. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3193617/

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