Bilberry
Also listed as: European blueberry; Huckleberry; Vaccinium myrtillus
Diarrhea and wounds
歐洲藥裡使用差不多1，000 年，主要治療腹瀉
Bilberry水果包含高濃度的丹寧，同時有抗炎和收斂的作用
Diabetes
Antioxidants
Bilberry包含黃酮類化合物有抗氧化的作用
Chronic fatigue syndrome 慢性疲勞
Ulcers
Visual disturbances
How to Take It
The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. Herbs, however, contain active substances that can trigger side effects and that can interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, herbs should be taken with care, under the supervision of a practitioner knowledgeable in the field of botanical medicine.
Pediatric
Bilberry has been used safely in children 2 years of age and older for the treatment of diarrhea:
- 4 to 8 grams of crushed, dried bilberry should be added to 150 mL (2/3 of a cup) of cold water and brought to a boil for 10 minutes; the preparation should be strained while hot. Children then drink this preparation several times daily until diarrhea resolves.
Adult
- Diarrhea: 5 to 10 grams of crushed dried bilberries in 150 mL (2/3 of a cup) cold water, brought to a boil for 10 minutes, then strained.
- Eye conditions and circulation: standardized bilberry extract (with 25% anthocyanidin) in encapsulated form, dosage of 480 milligrams a day in two to three divided doses. Reduce to 240 milligrams per day once symptoms improve (maintain this dosage to help prevent these conditions).
- Diabetes: Pour boiling water over 1 g (approximately 1½ tsp) bilberry leaf and strain after 10 to 15 minutes. People with in particular diabetes should only drink bilberry tea under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
- Ulcer prevention: 20 to 40 milligrams bilberry extract three times a day, 2 to 4 mL tincture (1:5) three times a day, or one half cup of fresh bilberries.
Blood-thinning medications, anticoagulants
In theory, because the anthocyanidins in bilberry may inhibit blood from clotting, there may be an increased risk of bleeding in those taking anthocyanidin extracts from bilberry along with blood thinners, particularly warfarin. This has not been tested scientifically, but those taking warfarin or other blood thinners in the same class, known as anticoagulants, should be very careful if considering use of bilberry and should be followed closely by a doctor who will check your INR (a measurement to indicate, in part, your risk of bleeding).
There has been one case report of a woman taking many herbs and supplements, including bilberry, experiencing a serious bleed following surgery for breast cancer. The other herbs and supplements she was taking that may have contributed to the risk of bleeding include ginkgo, ginseng, and vitamin E.
The whole bilberry fruit, therefore, which contains both anthocyanidins and tannins (that may help stop bleeding) is likely safer if you are on a blood thinner than the isolated anthocyanidin extracts.
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