Bilberry Extract

The bilberry is native to northern areas of Europe

and Asia, the northern United States, and Canada. 

Its dark berries resemble blueberries.Bilberry has 

been used for medicinal purposes since the 

Middle Ages. The berries and leaves are the parts 

of the plant that are used. Historically, bilberry has 

been used for a variety of conditions, including 

diarrhea, inflammation of the mouth, urinary 

problems, and diabetes. It’s also been used 

traditionally to prevent scurvy, due to its high 

vitamin C content. During World War II, British 

pilots ate bilberry jam, thinking it would 

improve their night vision.Today, bilberry is 

promoted as a dietary supplement for night 

vision, cataracts, varicose veins, and other 

conditions such as atherosclerosis (in which 

plaque builds up in arteries).