— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a perennial shrub or subshrub native to China South-Central and various regions across Europe and North America. Bilberry (Latin: Vaccinium myrtillus, family Ericaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Bilberry is most often used to support immune support. Each claim is rated by evidence strength — see the full profile for citations.
Bilberry is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Bilberry is a member of the Ericaceae family native to ALB, ABT, ALT, AMU, and ARI. Bilberry thrives in moist, light (sandy) to medium soils with a pH of 4-4.5 and is hardy in temperate regions from zones 3-7.
Bilberry grows best in USDA zone 3-7, 5/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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