Evidence supporting the use of: Dwarf Bilberry
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Dwarf Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus, also known as bilberry or European blueberry) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Europe. It has been employed for a variety of circulatory and vascular conditions, including hemorrhoids. The rationale for its use is primarily based on its content of anthocyanins—antioxidant compounds believed to strengthen capillaries and improve vascular health. Folk medicine sources and some herbal pharmacopeias mention the use of bilberry fruits or leaf extracts for addressing venous insufficiency, which can include hemorrhoidal symptoms, due to their purported ability to reduce inflammation and support blood vessel integrity.

However, direct scientific evidence for the effectiveness of Dwarf Bilberry specifically in treating or supporting hemorrhoids is minimal. Most modern research on bilberry anthocyanins focuses on other vascular conditions, such as chronic venous insufficiency or diabetic retinopathy, rather than hemorrhoids. No robust clinical trials have established its efficacy for hemorrhoids specifically. Thus, while there is a traditional basis for its use, scientific validation is lacking, and any benefit for hemorrhoids remains speculative and unconfirmed by modern studies.

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