Currant

Bog bilberry, also known as bog bilberry, bog bilberry and fog bilberry, is a plant whose dried ripe fruit is used to make medicine. Tea made from the bog bilberry is used for diarrhea, bladder problems and inflammatory swelling of the stomach and intestinal mucosa.

How does the bilberry work?

Bilberry contains chemicals known as tannins, which may help to reduce swelling in the digestive tract and relieve diarrhea.

How effective is bilberry?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of bilberry on swelling of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines, diarrhea and bladder problems. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of bilberry in these applications.

Safety and side effects

The fresh fruit of the bilberry may not be safe and harmless. There are concerns due to a fungus that sometimes grows on this fruit. This fungus can be toxic in large quantities. Signs of poisoning include vomiting, mental changes, weakness, altered vision and other symptoms. There is not enough information available to say whether it is safe to use dried raisins in medicinal quantities.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: It may not be safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women to use bilberry, so pregnant and breastfeeding women should refrain from using it.

Interactions

There is currently no information available on interactions of bilberry.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of bilberry depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to be able to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for bilberry. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.