BILBERRY

Occurrence

Bilberry is found in the central, northern, and southeastern regions of Europe.

Uses

Bilberry has been used to improve night vision; to prevent cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma; to treat varicose veins and hemorrhoids; to prevent hemorrhage after surgery; and to prevent and treat diabetic retinopathy and myopia. Other uses for bilberry include decreasing diarrhea, dyspepsia in adults or children, controlling insulin levels, as a diuretic and as a urinary antiseptic.