Scientific Name: Vaccinium Myrtillus
AKA: Blueberry, Black Whortleberry, Burren Myrtle, Dyeberry, Huckleberry, Hurleberry,
Whinberry, Whortleberry, Wineberry
Medicinal Properties
The Bilberries provide powerful antioxidants in that they help formation of and strengthening of
connective tissue and capillaries. Bilberries are known as a mild laxative because the fruit has a high
sugar content. Known to reduce the appearance of varicose veins, it also is useful in treating
hemorrhoids and fragile capillaries.
Magickal Properties
Used for Protection
Keeping Blueberries under the doormat will keep away undesirables. Eat blueberry pie when under
attack. This gets the protection inside you and increases the herb's protectiveness.
Did You Know? (Background)
Used as a food source for the fruit since the prehistoric era. Used to treat scurvy and improve vision
during previous wars. Studies show promise in the fact that Bilberries inhibit or kill fungi, bacteria, and
protozoans.
Safety
Bilberry leaves are not to be used for lengths longer than 3 weeks at a time, as it can cause symptoms
of poisoning
AKA: Blueberry, Black Whortleberry, Burren Myrtle, Dyeberry, Huckleberry, Hurleberry,
Whinberry, Whortleberry, Wineberry
Medicinal Properties
The Bilberries provide powerful antioxidants in that they help formation of and strengthening of
connective tissue and capillaries. Bilberries are known as a mild laxative because the fruit has a high
sugar content. Known to reduce the appearance of varicose veins, it also is useful in treating
hemorrhoids and fragile capillaries.
Magickal Properties
Used for Protection
Keeping Blueberries under the doormat will keep away undesirables. Eat blueberry pie when under
attack. This gets the protection inside you and increases the herb's protectiveness.
Did You Know? (Background)
Used as a food source for the fruit since the prehistoric era. Used to treat scurvy and improve vision
during previous wars. Studies show promise in the fact that Bilberries inhibit or kill fungi, bacteria, and
protozoans.
Safety
Bilberry leaves are not to be used for lengths longer than 3 weeks at a time, as it can cause symptoms
of poisoning
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