BLUEBERRY leaves

Bilberry leaves (Vaccinium sp.), Blueberry, Bilberry
Other Names: Berries

Basic Properties: Antiseptic, antidiabetic, tonic, astringent

Uses: for high blood sugar ( type II diabetes ), urinary tract infections , diarrhea, vision problems, Retinopathy, Cataracts, Atherosclerosis


How is it used:
the leaves as an infusion: half to a teaspoon in a cup of boiled water for 10 minutes. Drink up to 3 times a day (up to 6 times a day to treat diarrhea and this for up to 2 days)
the fruit is eaten raw or dried (20-60 g of fresh fruit per day or 15-30 g dried)

Special precautions:
Bilberry is generally considered safe to use. People with established type II diabetes, and especially those taking insulin, should consult their doctor before using bilberry leaves or fruit.