Bilberry
Common name
European blueberry, whortleberry, huckleberry
ID
HD0086
Scientific name of the plant
Vaccinium myrtillus L.
Anatomical part for use
fruit, leaf
Human use
Mouth and throat disorders,Gastrointestinal disorders,Circulatory disorders
Summary
Bilberries (), or occasionally European blueberries), are a primarily Eurasian species of low-growing shrubs in the genus Vaccinium (family Ericaceae), bearing edible, dark blue berries. The species most often referred to is Vaccinium myrtillus L., but there are several other closely related species. (Source: Wiki)
Evidence Level
Level 0 (No convinced report of liver injury caused by herbal and dietary supplement)
Hepatotoxicity Description
Despite widespread use, bilberry has not been specifically linked to liver injury, either in the form of transient serum enzyme elevations or clinically apparent acute liver injury. Bilberry demonstrates minimal effect on drug metabolism but may affect platelet aggregation and predispose to excessive bleeding in patients on anticoagulants such as warfarin. (Source: LiverTox)
Common name
European blueberry, whortleberry, huckleberry
ID
HD0086
Scientific name of the plant
Vaccinium myrtillus L.
Anatomical part for use
fruit, leaf
Human use
Mouth and throat disorders,Gastrointestinal disorders,Circulatory disorders
Summary
Bilberries (), or occasionally European blueberries), are a primarily Eurasian species of low-growing shrubs in the genus Vaccinium (family Ericaceae), bearing edible, dark blue berries. The species most often referred to is Vaccinium myrtillus L., but there are several other closely related species. (Source: Wiki)
Evidence Level
Level 0 (No convinced report of liver injury caused by herbal and dietary supplement)
Hepatotoxicity Description
Despite widespread use, bilberry has not been specifically linked to liver injury, either in the form of transient serum enzyme elevations or clinically apparent acute liver injury. Bilberry demonstrates minimal effect on drug metabolism but may affect platelet aggregation and predispose to excessive bleeding in patients on anticoagulants such as warfarin. (Source: LiverTox)