Natural Remedy of the Week

Many natural remedies have not been approved by the FDA yet have had success with many people. We at Healthy Living are just going to give you the facts and claims of some of these Natural cures. In the end you have to decide whether it is right for you. This was found at a site that has The Nurses Guide to Herbal Remedies.

Bilberry (Myrtillus Fructus)



General Description: A shrubby perennial that grows in meadows and woods. It produces black berries that contain many small brownish-red seeds.

Part Used: Fruit

Uses: varicose veins, diarrhea, peptic ulcers, eye conditions: glaucoma, improves night vision

Actions: Stimulates re-growth and reproduction of collagen. Stabilizes capillary membranes. Antioxidant, and increases prostaglandin E.

Dosage: Bilberry extract 80- 160 mg 3 times a day

Precautions/Adverse Reactions: None known

Contraindications: None known

Nursing Considerations:
Warn patients if experiencing diarrhea for several days, stop and consult a health care provider.
No known effects reported when used with pregnant/lactating women.