Studio : Mountain Rose Herbs

Publisher : Mountain Rose Herbs

Binding : Health and Beauty

Product Description
Overview Introduction Also known as "Black Hearts" according to Thomas Hardy in his 1878 novel The Return of the Native , the European bilberry bush is a close relative of American blueberries, cranberries, and huckleberries. It flourishes in damp acidic soil throughout temperate and sub-arctic regions of the world. The bilberry has a long history of medicinal use. The English used it as a dye for wool due to its wonderful dark blue/purple coloring. Bilberries contain naturally occurring antioxidants including polyphenols and anthocyanosides.* Packaging and Shipping 1 oz., 2 oz., and 4 oz. extracts come in amber glass bottles with a dropper. 8 oz. and 16 oz. sizes come in amber glass with a plastic screw cap and do not include a dropper. These sizes are produced to order. Please allow an additional three days for processing. Constituents Benzoic acid, caffeic acid, epicatechin, Epigallocatechin (EPCG), gallic acid, hydroquinone, isoquercetin, quercetin. Herbal Miscellany After the successful use of bilberry jam in World War II, researchers determined that bilberry fruit and bilberry leaf contain biologically active substances called anthocyanosides. Precautions Specific: No known precautions. General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.
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