Fructus myrtilli

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 05.01.2022

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Synonym(s)

adjusted blueberry dry extract; Blueberry Fruits; Extractum Myrtilli fructus recentis siccum raffinatum et normatum; Myrtilli fructus recentis extractum siccum raffinatum et normatum; Vaccinium myrtillus

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IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

Myrtilli fructus contains up to 10 % catechin tanning agents, anthocyanins (e.g. myrtillin), free anthocyanidins, flavone glycosides and fruit acids.

EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Myrtilli fructus has astringent, antiseptic, antiphlogistic and antioxidant effects.

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

Blueberry fruits are used for diarrhoea and mild inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. When used internally, the extracts also serve to treat varicose veins and circulatory disorders in the eye.

DosageThis section has been translated automatically.

The usual daily dose is between 20 and 60 g or as 10 percent decoction.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

There are no known adverse effects.

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Last updated on: 05.01.2022

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles