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Vaccinium myrtillis

Blueberry, Bilberry

Creeping, deciduous shrub with small, glossy green leaves and pink urn-shaped flowers in summer.

Vaccinium myrtillis (Bilberry) contains a class of bioflavonoids that can reduce histamine levels and has antioxidant properties. In Germany and France, Bilberry Extract has been shown to improve vision. Areas where positive results were seen include vascular conditions and retinopathy. Bilberry Extract is beneficial for multiple eye conditions including the removal of toxic chemicals from the retina of the eye. Helps to neutralizes free radicals, has anti-oxidant properties, useful to help in the removal of inflammation and congestion from tiny blood vessels. Other helpful areas are atherosclerosis (HBP), diabetes, gout, inflammatory joint disease, rheumatoid arthritis, peptic ulcer and prostratitis

WWII flyers used to eat  Blueberries to improve their night sight