Botanical Name: Vaccinium myrtillus

Common Name:

English: Blueberry
Also, known as: Bickbeere, Moll berry, Whortleberry. Black Whortles. Whinberry. Trackleberry. Huckleberry, Hurtleberry, Adara, Airelle, Blue berry, Bog bilberry, Bickbeere, European blueberry, Blaubeere, Brimbelle,Blaeberry, Blauessen,

Habitat: Europe & North America

Origin: Albania

Harvested: Wild

Part used: Leaves

General Information:

Bilberry is native to Europe including Britain and North America. The shrub grows to a height of around 2 meters, has green deciduous, alternate and 5-15 mm wide leaves with 4-5 lobe corolla pale pink or white flower, around 6 mm wide,5 mm long, in clusters followed by two or three round fruit known as blueberries. They nourish best on acidic soil and high grounds. The shrub of Bilberry form large colonies from creeping rhizomes. Leaves and fruit of this plant is used as herb.

How to use:

Powdered Herb:

There are different ways to use powdered herb.

Food Preparation: You can add powdered herb to any super food herbal smoothie, sauces, spreads and even cookies. Also for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. This method is also known as "Electuaries".

Capsules: Encapsulating your own powdered herb at home, gives you assurance that the contents of the capsules are pure herb and no filler or any other products. These capsules can be taken with liquid.

Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.

Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Precautions:

You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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Bilberry Leaves Powder