Bilberry maintains the strength and functions of blood vessels throughout the body and has special applications to eye conditions. Bilberry can be applied to any condition that leads to blood vessel damage such as diabetes, high blood pressure and varicose veins and it is a powerful antioxidant which helps keep cholesterol in check. It also helps the treatment of haemorrhoids and Raynaud's disease. It helps also aids the treatment of short sightedness, and will have a useful role in the treatment of macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa and glaucoma. Combines well with Hawthorn, Ginkgo and Horse chestnut. Do not take Bilberry if on warfarin. Safe in pregnancy and for children.
