Evidence supporting the use of: Dwarf Bilberry
For the health condition: Kidney Stones

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Dwarf Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus, also called bilberry or European blueberry) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Europe. Its use for kidney stones, however, is based more on folk tradition than on scientific research. Historically, various parts of the plant—mainly the leaves and berries—have been used to support urinary tract health, including as a diuretic, which some traditions believed could help "flush out" kidney stones or reduce their formation. However, there is scant direct evidence in traditional herbals specifically recommending Dwarf Bilberry for kidney stones compared to other herbs like goldenrod or gravel root.

From a scientific perspective, there is virtually no clinical research supporting the use of Dwarf Bilberry for the treatment or prevention of kidney stones. Most scientific interest in bilberry has focused on its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, effects on vision, and potential benefits in metabolic disorders, rather than on kidney or urinary stone disease. Thus, while there is some traditional precedent for its use in general urinary tract health, both traditional and scientific evidence specifically for kidney stones is weak or absent. In summary, the use of Dwarf Bilberry for kidney stones is grounded more in tradition than in scientific validation, and the supporting evidence is minimal.

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