Blueberry

The Blueberry is a favorite fruit in many parts of the United States, to which it is indigenous. They are ball-shaped, about the size of big pearls or beads, and bright blue in color. They grow on a bush, which has bright bluish-green leaves. The Huckleberry is a berry that grows in other parts of the United States that looks like a Blueberry, but it is smaller and more of a deep purple in color. Farmers in New York, New Jersey, and New England grow Blueberries for market, and the bushes are found growing wild in many places. Early settlers in America used Blueberry widely, both as a food product and as a medicine. Modern research shows that the settlers of old were wise to incorporate Blueberry into their diets and their medicine cabinets. Blueberry has been shown to be among the most powerful antioxidants in all of nature. This is in part due to the flavonoid, anthocyanin, which gives Blueberries their blue color. Blueberry contains anthocyanin, which has been shown to be a powerful antioxidant that has the ability to improve the strength of the capillaries in the eyes, and to improve cardiovascular health. Anthocyanin has been extensively studied for its known ability to improve eyesight and reduce eyestrain. Blueberry also shows promise in the treatment of Alzheimer’s and in the reduction of age related lessening of mental acuity. Studies have also shown that Blueberry may reduce bad cholesterol levels, thus leading to a healthier cardiovascular system and a possible reduction in the likelihood of stroke. Blueberry also seems to reduce the occurrence of urinary tract infections. As a nutritional supplement, Blueberry is a good source of potassium, calcium, Vitamins A, C, and E, folic acid, and fiber.

(This herbal ingredient can be purchased from Viable Herbal Solutions in powdered and capsule form as part of our Single Herb sales program, and in capsule form as part of our Combo Herbs sales programs.)