Bilberry

Bilberry has a history of being used for diarrhea. It may even be used for diabetes.

Bilberry Overview

Reviewed: June 18, 2014
Updated: 

Bilberry is a fruit.

Bilberry is most often for diarrhea, menstrual cramps, eye problems, varicose veins, venous insufficiency (a condition in which the veins do not efficiently return blood from the legs to the heart), and other circulatory problems.

Bilberry may be even used for diabetes.

 

Bilberry Cautionary Labels

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Bilberry is most often for diarrhea, menstrual cramps, eye problems, varicose veins, venous insufficiency (a condition in which the veins do not efficiently return blood from the legs to the heart), and other circulatory problems.

Bilberry may be even used for diabetes.

Bilberry may be used for other conditions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

 

Side Effects of Bilberry

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

  • Bilberry fruit is considered safe when consumed in amounts typically found in foods, or as an extract in recommended doses for brief periods of time. Long-term safety and side effects have not been extensively studied.
  • High doses or extended use of bilberry leaf or leaf extract are considered unsafe due to possible toxic side effects.

Bilberry Interactions

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

  • medications for diabetes

This is not a complete list of bilberry drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

 

Bilberry Precautions

Special precautions & warnings:

Long-term safety and side effects have not been extensively studied.

High doses or extended use of bilberry leaf or leaf extract are considered unsafe due to possible toxic side effects.