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Bilberry, a shrubby perennial native to Europe and the British Isles, is often called the European blueberry. This plant, Vaccinium myrtillus, produces small, edible blue fruits and features astringent leaves. For centuries, bilberry leaves have been utilized in traditional European medicine for their wellness-supporting properties. They can be infused into herbal teas or used in topical applications.

Referred to as “Black Hearts” in Thomas Hardy’s 1878 novel The Return of the Native, bilberry is closely related to American blueberries, cranberries, and huckleberries. The plant thrives in damp, acidic soils across temperate and sub-arctic regions. Historically, bilberries were used in England as a dye for wool, thanks to their rich blue-purple hue. Other common names for bilberry include huckleberry and whortleberry.

Bilberry is celebrated for its antioxidant properties, which help support overall health and combat free radicals.*

Precautions
No known precautions are associated with bilberry. However, we recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications.