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DESCRIPTION
Product: Bilberry Leaves Powder
Latin Name: Vaccinium myrtillus syn. Vaccinium myrtillus oreophilum, Vaccinium oreophilum.
Plant Family: Ericaceae
Other Names: Bilberry, European Blueberry, Blaeberry, Blackhearts, Black Whortles. Whinberry, Trackleberry. Huckleberry, Hurtleberry, Airelle, Arándano, Bleaberry, Brimbelle, Dyeberry, European Bilberry, Fruit de Myrtille, Gueule Noire, Myrtille Européenne, Swedish Bilberry, Wineberry & Whortleberry.
Description: Bilberry is a native of Europe, northern Asia and North America; it is a perennial deciduous shrub growing up to 30 cm. The leaves are oval and finely toothed with a leathery look, starting out with a pinkish tinge then turning yellowy-green finally turning red in the autumn. The flowers are waxy white to pale pink and bell-shaped and hang beneath the new leaves. The blue-black berries are round, with a flat top.
SUGGESTED USE
Bilberry leaf powder can be used to make dyes in differing shades of green depending on the mordant used. The powder can also be used a tea or tisane and can be added to creams and salves where an astringent action is required externally. No other non-medicinal uses are known for this herb.SHELF LIFE
Shelf life of two years provided that goods are stored in an airtight container in ambient conditions.Technical
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