Vaccinium myrtillus
The English name for this herb is Bilberry.
Description
None recorded.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Vaccinium myrtillus are Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-inflammatory.
The pharmacological actions of Vaccinium myrtillus's Leaves (dried) are Astringent, Blood Purifier, Metabolic stimulant.
Indications
The indications of Vaccinium myrtillus are Bruises, Diabetes, Cataract, Atherosclerosis, Macular Degeneration, Retinopathy, Night Blindness, Varicose Veins.
The indication of Vaccinium myrtillus's Fruit (dried) is Diarrhoea.
The indications of Vaccinium myrtillus's Leaves (dried) are Hemorrhoids, Ascites, Gout, Diabetes Mellitus, Dermatitis, Gastro-intestinal Tract disorders, Urinary Tract Infections, Kidney Diseases.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
None recorded.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Extract | 240.000 – 480.000 mg | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Vaccinium myrtillus.
Substitutes
No information regarding Vaccinium myrtillus's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Vaccinium myrtillus are Alkaloids, Flavonoids [The bilberry flavonoids are called anthocyanosides. It stabilize and protect a protein called collagen.], Pectin, Phenolic Acid [Twelve different phenolic acids], Quercetin [Three glycosides of quercetin, including quercitrin, isoquercitrin, and hyperoside], Sugars, Tannins, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C.
Antidotes
No information regarding Vaccinium myrtillus's antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Vaccinium myrtillus. (work in progress)