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Article: Bilberry.(Drug overview)
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- Pamphlet by: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Alt Med Module)
- Article date:
- May 1, 2006
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This fact sheet provides basic information about bilberry--common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Bilberry is a relative of the blueberry, and its fruit is commonly used to make pies and jams. Bilberry grows in North America, Europe, and northern Asia.
Common Names--European blueberry, whortleberry, huckleberry
Latin Name--Vaccinium myrtillus
What It Is Used For
* Bilberry has been used for nearly 1,000 years in traditional European medicine.
* Historically, bilberry fruit was used to treat diarrhea, scurvy, and other conditions.
* Today, the fruit is used to treat diarrhea, ...