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Article: Bilberries: for better eyesight and improved circulation.
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- Vibrant Life
- Article date:
- November 1, 2003
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Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a low-growing deciduous shrub that is native to northern Europe. Bilberries belong to the heath family, and are very closely related to blueberries and other small fruits of importance such as cranberries and huckleberries. The bilberry plant is also known by other names, including European blueberry, huckleberry, hurtleberry, and whortleberry.
In North America, bilberry is found in mountainous regions of the West. The small dark-blue bilberries can also be eaten fresh or made into juice, jams, or preserves. They are low in fat and high in fiber. Commercial bilberries normally originate from Poland, Albania, and regions of the ...