Suggested Dosing
Dried Ripe Berries
20-60 g/d PO
Extract
160 mg PO BID; contains 25% anthocyanosides
Tea
1 cup PO; 1 g dried leaf/150 ml water
Topical
Apply 10% decoction topically PRN; dried berries boiled in water for decoction
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Suggested Uses
Angina, atherosclerosis, circulatory problems, degenerative retinal conditions, diarrhea, mouth/throat inflammation (topical), retinopathy, varicose veins
Efficacy
Clinical studies show bilberry effective for diarrhea & retinopathy
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Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
Cachexia
Anemia
Icterus
Excitation at high doses (animal studies)
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Warnings
Contraindications
None reported
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Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: N/A
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Previous
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Pharmacology
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of Action
Anthocyanosides are powerful antioxidants, with particular affinity for retina
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