Blueberries are the fruits of the plant known by the scientific name of Vaccinium Myrtillus of the ericaceae family.

The blueberry grows up to 60 centimeters in shrub form and loves the humus-rich mountain environments. In Italy we find it growing spontaneously in the areas of the Alps and the Apennines and its flowering begins with spring and then bear fruit from the month of August.

There are various species and varieties of blueberries with berries ranging from red, blue and black.

These fruits are used both in the kitchen for the preparation of jams, syrups, juices and dessert recipes, and also for the preparation of natural healing remedies for the well-being of the body.

The nutritional principles and the active ingredients of blueberries are in fact excellent both as a nutritional food and as a prevention and aid for certain ailments of our body.

The use of blueberry as a curative remedy sees it used in all its forms from fresh consumption to juice extraction, from jam to capsules or single-dose tablets composed of dry extract, from herbal tea to the most herbalist products such as glycerine macerate and dyeing mother. These last remedies are better known as ribes nigrum.

An excellent antioxidant

Blueberry is an excellent antioxidant thanks to the conspicuous presence of anthocyanins in its phytocomplex. These substances are able to fight free radicals very effectively, which are those substances that are responsible for cell aging in our body.

In particular these anthocyanins help and protect the cardiovascular system even regulating blood pressure. In fact, the use of fruit juices extracted from blueberries helps against high blood pressure.

Moreover these anthocyanins protect the capillaries of the whole body but above all in the ocular zone they have a specific action that allows to help the people that suffer of retinopatia.

The blueberry is also a valuable aid for urinary infections thanks to the presence of its organic acids that allow it to be disinfected naturally and to lower the bacterial load directly in the area of ​​infection. Even in the case of diarrhea and intestinal infections blueberry based remedies are a valid aid to improve the gastrointestinal situation.

Revitalizing and tonic

Blueberry is rich in vitamins and mineral salts which make it useful as a natural supplement.

Among the mineral salts it contains iron, copper, selenium, zinc and in particular it contains calcium and potassium, which are essential elements for the well-being of the skeletal system, nails, teeth and hair.

Iron, on the other hand, is essential for many functions such as the production of hemoglobin, which is used to transport oxygen in our body and also to produce the protein that fixes this oxygen in the muscles.

Iron is then necessary to make numerous enzymes and proteins present in our body work and a deficiency of this element is called anemia. Blueberries can be used to supplement iron in our diet in a completely natural way.

Among the vitamins, however, we recall the great presence of vitamin A, of group B, ascorbic acid which is vitamin C and finally vitamin E.

Vitamin C, as we all know, is an excellent aid to support our immune system, which thus manages to more effectively combat seasonal ailments such as the flu and the cold.

The combined presence of antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin A and vitamin C makes the blueberry excellent for cellular regeneration of the skin. In fact these two vitamins are essential to keep our skin healthy and above all to produce the collagen that is the essential substance for maintaining skin tone and hydration.

With the blueberry, therefore, we will have an excellent anti-wrinkle effect, in addition to slowing down the imperfections that occur as we age and above all against bags under the eyes.

Anti-inflammatory and natural pain reliever

The blueberry contains salicylic acid and other organic acids that have a very natural, effective pain relieving action. In fact, salicylic acid works exactly like aspirin which can relieve pains such as headaches and other physical ailments.

It even improves blood circulation in the blood by thinning it and making the work of the heart less difficult.

In addition, blueberries are able to alleviate inflammatory problems whether they are external skin inflammations or internal tissue inflammations, such as in the case of rheumatoid arthritis.

Its anti-inflammatory action is therefore a valid support to fight and alleviate any inflammatory state present in the body. Even in the case of constipation, dysentery, cystitis or other intestinal problems, the blueberry is indicated thanks to this anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving action.

Blueberry: circulation aid

The always presence of anthocyanins and anthocyanidins responsible for the purple color of this fruit are also excellent protectors of the entire cardiovascular system.

In fact these substances and in particular mirtillin is able to strengthen blood vessels, improve their elasticity and balance capillary permeability.

The blueberry therefore becomes indicated in case of varicose veins and problems of microcirculation and capillary fragility, especially of the lower limbs. The specific vasoconstrictor action of these substances allows the tissue of blood vessels to be kept intact and tonic, thus obtaining better circulation and blood pressure regulation.

The blueberry is thus a protective agent for blood vessels and a hypotensive valent. Finally it even manages to help against the formation of platelet conglomerates in the bloodstream that are very dangerous because they can obstruct the blood flow with truly dangerous consequences for human health.

Other properties of blueberry

The blueberry taken especially in the form of gemmoderivato or glycerine macerate is excellent in the treatment of allergies thanks to its completely natural cortisone-like action.

In addition, the blueberry regulates blood glucose in the blood and helps keep carbohydrates low in the blood circulation. The gammalinoleic acid present in the blueberry makes this fruit capable of preventing diabetic nephropathy.

Finally, the presence of hydrocinnamic acid and other acids gives the bilberry anti-cancer properties. Specifically these substances are capable of neutralizing nitroxamines, dangerous substances with power of tumor initiators.

We can conclude by saying that the blueberry phytocomplex is so rich that it makes this fruit an excellent natural remedy with essential healthy properties for all parts of our body: from the skin to the bones, from the circulatory system to the immune system, from pain to inflammation. to finish as an aid to allergies and to protect some cancers.