Botanical name: Vaccinium myrtillus
Common name: Bilberry, European blueberry, Blaeberry, Wimberry, Whortleberry, Common bilberry, Blue whortleberry
Plant part: Berry
Strength: 1:1
Source (Organic or Trade): Trade
Country of Origin: Albania/Bosnia/Kosovo
Weekly Dosage (mL): 20-40mL

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antioedema, Astringent, Vasoprotective

Main indication: Bruising/capillary fragility, eye conditions (cataracts, eye strain, glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinopathy), haemorrhoids/varicose veins

Drug Interactions: Warfarin - Possible potentiation of anticoagulant activity with high doses

Article: Induction of apoptosis in cancer cells by Bilberry (2003)