Herbs

Bilberry

Also called: vaccinium myrtillus

A European cousin of the blueberry.

Why people take it
Eyesight, circulation.
What the evidence says
No good evidence for eyesight.
How it is usually taken
Usually 80 to 160 mg of extract two or three times a day.
Be careful
May add to blood thinners.
Medicines it can interact with
May add to blood thinners and lower sugar.

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Common questions

What is Bilberry?

A European cousin of the blueberry.

Why do people take Bilberry?

Eyesight, circulation.

Does Bilberry work?

No good evidence for eyesight.

How much Bilberry do people take?

Usually 80 to 160 mg of extract two or three times a day.

Is Bilberry safe?

May add to blood thinners.

Does Bilberry interact with medicines?

May add to blood thinners and lower sugar.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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