Bilberries (WildCrafted)

• Main Health Benefits:
  • Eye Health: Supports vision health and may improve night vision.
  • Circulatory Health: Promotes healthy circulation and may strengthen capillaries.
  • Antioxidant Effects: High in anthocyanins, which protect cells from oxidative damage.
• Energetics:
  • Taste: Sweet, slightly tart
  • Temperature: Neutral
  • Effect on the Body: Cooling, tonifying
• Blends Well With:
  • Herbs: Hibiscus, elderberry, and rosehip
  • Fruits: Apples, pears, and citrus fruits
  • Spices: Cinnamon and cloves
  • Teas: Green tea or white tea (for a fruity infusion)
• How to Prepare:
  • Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of dried fruit per cup of boiling water, steeped for 10 minutes, up to 2 times a day. Or blend with other supporting ingredients to create your own custom tea or tisane blend.
• Known Precautions/Contraindications:
  • Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Generally considered safe in food amounts; consult a qualified healthcare provider that is trained in the use of herbs.
  • Blood Sugar Levels: May affect blood sugar levels; monitor if diabetic.

• Additional Information: Bilberries have been used traditionally in European herbal medicine for their potential benefits to vision and circulation. They were also historically used for a variety of ailments, including digestive issues and infections.
• Origin: Albania

 

Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities.

 

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