Scientific Name: Vaccinium Myrtillus
Origin: Europe
AKA: Blueberry, Black Whortleberry, Burren Myrtle, Dyeberry, Huckleberry, Hurleberry, Whinberry, Whortleberry, Wineberry
Parts Used: Fruit
Active Compounds: Anthocyanosides, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Pro-Vitamin A, Tannin, Acids.
Background: Used as food source for the fruit since the prehistoric era.
Description: Bilberry is native to Europe and North America, it is a shrub that grows up to 16 inches and had oval leaves with small pink or white flowers and berries that turn purplish-black. It grows best in moist soil and when ready, the fruit and leaves are harvested in the summer months.
Safety: Bilberry leaves are not to be used for lengths longer than 3 weeks at a time, as it can cause symptoms of poisoning.
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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.