Bilberry comes from the family of blueberries and cranberries and is made from a little blue berry (not to be confused with a blueberry). It has been long known as a powerful anti-inflammatory that has been used for many hundreds of years. Also considered to be an antioxidant, it contains glucoquinine that lowers blood sugar levels and aids in general overall health. It is because the bilberry contains flavonoids that protect many different parts of the body such as the eye. In fact, it is also been used in patients with problems in the blood vessels of the eyes, macular degeneration and cataracts. With night vision in particular, bilberry was used many years ago in various wars to help people see better when they are fighting before the invention of night vision goggles.

This wonderful herb is found in many of the dark skinned fruits that you eat but it can and should be taken as a supplement if you don’t have the right type of diet. When taken on a regular basis it can be used to treat a variety of illnesses that range from diarrhea to varicose veins. It has even been studied to prove its effectiveness on atherosclerosis which is the hardening of the arteries.

For pain and itching in the legs especially it is a leading herbal supplement because it works well with swelling and combating skin ulcers on the legs. People with Reynaud’s disease have found it very helpful as well. With the improvement in circulation it can help reduce inflammation in the gums, appendages, and other parts of your body. Finally, it is used as a relief from the many free radicals or toxins in your body. Because it helps to combat cell damage it can help you avoid premature aging and some diseases that will attack your body as you age. Although bilberry still is primarily used to protect eye health it can be proven in many studies how effective it is in other parts of your body as well.