Gemmotherapy Vaccinium myrtillus (Bilberry)
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Latest Edit: Hector 2014-05-15 (EDT)
| See Also | Gemmotherapy |
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| See Also | Botanical Vaccinium myrtillus |
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Vaccinium myrtillus or Bilberry, is a subshrub, found in acid and siliceous soils. It grows in the mountainous regions of Northern and Central Europe, between 400 and 500 metres in altitude. The leaves are light green and ovoid, and grow alternately. Its flowers are bell-shape and pinkish white, and produce purple berries.[1]
Key notes
- Supports the eyes[2]
- Antiviral
- Antiseptic, (especially to the urinary system)
- Improves microcirculation
Therapeutic actions
- Vasoprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antihemorrhagic, and astringent properties
- Supports issues of the eyes related to vision
- Hypoglycemic
- Antiviral
- Improves microcirculation throughout the body
Clinical indications
- Ophthalmic: prevention and treatment of ophthalmic conditions including macular degeneration (wet and dry), diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts
- Cardiovascular: Varicose veins, atherosclerosis, venous insufficiency, capillary weakness, hemorrhoids
- Digestive: Acute, non-specific diarrhea in children and adults, spasmodic colitis
- Uro-genital: Urinary tract infections- cystitis/nephritis
- Antiviral: herpes, influenza
- Metabolic: normalises blood sugar levels in diabetes
