Bilberry Leaf

Vaccinium myrtillus

Reference	HPTBILL
Part of plant	Leaf
Country of Origin	France

Applications
Bilberry Leaf may be used as a tonic for the pancreas, helping to balance blood sugar levels and lessen episodes of hypoglycaemia.
American medical websites speak of it as a supplement in the prevention and treatment of Diabetes Mellitus. They also say that Bilberry can reduce capillary permeability, normalize capillary collagen thickness, inhibit platelet aggregation and stimulate the release of vasodilator prostaglandin.
Bilberry has demonstrated some anti-cancer properties in animal trials.
Bilberry has also been used in connection with retinopathy

How to Use
Shake before use. Take 3-5 drops in a glass of water or juice, three times a day.

Safety Data
May exceptionally cause gastrointestinal irritation including diarrhoea. May interfere with the absorption of iron Possible interraction with warfarin and anti-platelet drugs in high doses. Don’t use while pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breast-feeding. Always consult a health care professional.
NOTE
Tortue Rouge Tinctures are very potent and offer maximum bioavailability. This means that they are quickly and effectively absorbed by the body. Customers tell us that they find them more effective than tablets. You need just 3 to 5 drops 3 times a day as against 15 to 20 or even 30 to 40 drops of other brands. Our 20ml size is equivalent to approx 2 months supply. To experience the difference, try one of our trial sizes

About the Product
A close relative of the American blueberry, the Bilberry is a small deciduous shrub that grows in central and northern Europe, as well as North America and Asia. It is the ripe berries that are mainly used in modern herbal extracts.
Bilberry leaf tincture has mainly been used for complaints of the gastrointestinal tract, kidney and urinary tract, arthritis, gout, and dermatitis. It has been considered helpful as a supplement in the prevention and treatment of Diabetes Mellitus. It is sometimes used as an astringent in rinses and lavages. The leaves have also been traditionally, used in the treatment of haemorrhoids, poor circulation, heart function problems, metabolic stimulation and blood purification.