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Bilberry leaves have been traditionally used as an herbal remedy, primarily for managing blood sugar and cholesterol, though solid scientific evidence confirming its effectiveness is limited. Bilberry leaves are typically used to make tea, which contains tannins that may have an astringent and anti-inflammatory effect. However, long-term or high-dose use is considered potentially unsafe.
Traditional and proposed uses
Blood sugar regulation: Traditionally, bilberry leaves have been used to help lower blood sugar levels. While some animal studies support this, strong human trial evidence is lacking.
Cholesterol and circulation: Bilberry leaves contain flavonoids and tannins that may help lower cholesterol levels and improve circulation in people with diabetes.
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties: Similar to the fruit, the leaves contain compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. This may be beneficial for reducing inflammation in the digestive system and other areas of the body.
Digestive health: As a tea, the leaves have historically been used to treat mild diarrhea due to their high tannin content.
Mouth and throat inflammation: Bilberry leaf tea has been used as a gargle to soothe mild inflammation.
Potential risks and precautions
Unlike the fruit, bilberry leaf is not as well-researched for safety. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) notes that while bilberry fruit extract is likely safe for short-term use, bilberry leaf may be potentially unsafe when used in high doses or for prolonged periods.
Hypoglycemia: Bilberry leaf can lower blood sugar levels, so people with diabetes, especially those on blood sugar-lowering medication, should monitor their blood glucose carefully.
Bleeding risk: Due to its potential effect on blood clotting, bilberry leaf should be used cautiously by individuals taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: There is not enough reliable information on the safety of bilberry leaf during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so it is best to avoid use.
Potential toxicity: Animal studies have shown that very high, long-term doses of bilberry leaf could cause serious issues like anemia and jaundice. Though this may have been due to adulteration, it serves as a caution against excessive use.
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Bilberry leaves have been traditionally used as an herbal remedy, primarily for managing blood sugar and cholesterol, though solid scientific evidence confirming its effectiveness is limited. Bilberry leaves are typically used to make tea, which contains tannins that may have an astringent and anti-inflammatory effect. However, long-term or high-dose use is considered potentially unsafe.
Traditional and proposed uses
Blood sugar regulation: Traditionally, bilberry leaves have been used to help lower blood sugar levels. While some animal studies support this, strong human trial evidence is lacking.
Cholesterol and circulation: Bilberry leaves contain flavonoids and tannins that may help lower cholesterol levels and improve circulation in people with diabetes.
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties: Similar to the fruit, the leaves contain compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. This may be beneficial for reducing inflammation in the digestive system and other areas of the body.
Digestive health: As a tea, the leaves have historically been used to treat mild diarrhea due to their high tannin content.
Mouth and throat inflammation: Bilberry leaf tea has been used as a gargle to soothe mild inflammation.
Potential risks and precautions
Unlike the fruit, bilberry leaf is not as well-researched for safety. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) notes that while bilberry fruit extract is likely safe for short-term use, bilberry leaf may be potentially unsafe when used in high doses or for prolonged periods.
Hypoglycemia: Bilberry leaf can lower blood sugar levels, so people with diabetes, especially those on blood sugar-lowering medication, should monitor their blood glucose carefully.
Bleeding risk: Due to its potential effect on blood clotting, bilberry leaf should be used cautiously by individuals taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: There is not enough reliable information on the safety of bilberry leaf during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so it is best to avoid use.
Potential toxicity: Animal studies have shown that very high, long-term doses of bilberry leaf could cause serious issues like anemia and jaundice. Though this may have been due to adulteration, it serves as a caution against excessive use.