Bilberry - Medical Benefits

Bilberry is a close relative to blueberry and is native to Northern Europe. It has been used medicinally for centuries. It is also used as food in jams, pies, cobblers, syrups and also in alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Its fruit extracts are used as a coloring agent in wines. It contains chemicals known as anthocyanosides and vitamin c which are antioxidants. Benefits of Bilberry are as follows:

- It reduces the levels of blood glucose and lipids.

- It is considered and effective antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-ulcerous and anti-ecudative agent.

- It is effective in lowering blood sugar levels. Its leaf tea is said to reduce blood sugar levels and the leaves and berries are used in homeopathic medicine to cure diabetes.

- It is said to be helpful to treat digestive problems like indigestion.

- It cures nausea and diarrhea also.

- It is also used for other common stomach problems.

- It helps to soothe sore throats.

- Bilberry is traditionally used for treatment of fibrocystic breast cancer, painful menstruation and diabetes.

- Bilberry is also used as food in jams and pies and also in some liquor.

Bilberry is a close relative to blueberry and is native to Northern Europe. It has been used medicinally for centuries. It is also used as food in jams, pies, cobblers, syrups and also in alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Its fruit extracts are used as a coloring agent in wines.

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