Evidence supporting the use of: Bog Bilberry
For the body system: Eyes

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Bog Bilberry (Vaccinium uliginosum), also known as bog blueberry or northern bilberry, is related to the more commonly used Vaccinium myrtillus (European bilberry). The use of bilberry species for eye health primarily originates from traditional European herbal medicine, where bilberry fruits were consumed or used to make extracts believed to improve night vision and support general eye health. This reputation is mainly traced to anecdotal reports from World War II, where British pilots allegedly consumed bilberry jam to enhance their night vision, although there is no strong documentation for bog bilberry specifically.

While some scientific studies have investigated Vaccinium myrtillus (European bilberry) and its anthocyanin content for possible benefits to ocular health, there is little to no direct scientific research focused on Vaccinium uliginosum (bog bilberry) for eye health. The evidence for its use is thus derived by association with other bilberry species rather than direct study or strong tradition focused on the bog bilberry itself. In summary, the use of bog bilberry for supporting the eyes is based on traditional knowledge applied broadly to bilberries, but lacks specific scientific validation for this particular species. Therefore, the evidence rating is low.

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