Monday, April 30, 2012

Bilberry


Bilberry

Blueberry leaf

Scientific name

Description- smell

Roots:   

Stems:   

Leaves:   

Flowers:  

Fruits:   round and blue



Grows

Soil-   

Where-  


What to Collect-  


When to collect-  


Buy-

Planted- 4/12

Ease of obtaining- 1 2 3 4 5





Use

·      Short/ Long term use

·      Activator Builder Cleanser

Preserve-

A (Above ground parts, bind at cut, dried in shade, chop, store in jars)

B (large roots, cut, dry on newspaper, chop ¼”,)

C (fruits, very wet, hang in cheesecloth drapes)

            D (Barks, string on bailing wire and hang)

Form- infusion/tea, decoction, tincture, powder, Poultice, ointment. baths, Salad, stir fry, pot herb, aromatic,

Vitamins-

Minerals-


Uses-    anti aging, eyesight, glaucoma, inhibits collagen destruction, reduces capillary permeability, increases blood circulation to peripheral blood vessels and brain, reduces inflammation, pain, relieves muscle spasms




WWII pilots used to eat blueberry jelly before takeoff for night missions because it was scientificly proven to better night vision.





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Reference: I+HE+MP,


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