Bilberry (European blueberry) - dried fruit - 1000g (1kg)
Product characteristics
Contents: dried fruit
Country of origin: UE
Classification: Vaccinium myrtillus
Other names: bilberry, wimberry, whortleberry, European blueberry
Weight: 1000g (1kg)
Preparation proposal: Place 2 teaspoons of fruit in 250 ml of boiling water. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Description
BILBERRY (EUROPEAN BLUEBERRY) - dried fruit - 1000g (1kg)
Plant description Species of perennial plant of the Ericacea family. The plant is widely spread in Asia, Europe and North America in temperate and arctic regions. It is widely used as an edible and medicinal plant. The economic importance of bilberry remains high despite the strong competition from northern highbush blueberry, whose fruits have a poorer chemical composition than blueberry. |
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Properties - herbal material: fruit - the therapeutic effect is attributed primarily to the anthocyanins present in the fruit - fresh fruits have a relaxing effect in case of constipation and at the same time anti-diarrhea properties - support antibacterial activity, in case of Salmonella or Staphylococcus bacteria - anthocyanins have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties, are responsible for the vasodilating effect - dried fruits are used as anti-diarrhea, antiseptic, antipyretic, formerly also used as a dewormer - used to prevent pneumoconiosisalso, improve visibility in low light |