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Bog bilberry (Vaccinium uliginosum) is a small, deciduous shrub native to the northern hemisphere. It is closely related to blueberries and cranberries, and is part of the Vaccinium family which also includes huckleberries. The berries are usually dark blue to black in color, and have a sweet, yet tart, flavor.
Bog bilberry is primarily used as a food source and is often eaten fresh or added to desserts, jams, and jellies. It can also be used to make wine, or to sweeten the flavor of teas and other drinks. In some cultures, the berries are also used medicinally, and may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and wound healing properties.
Bog bilberry is found in a variety of habitats, including wet meadows, bogs, fens, and wet woodlands. It is widespread across the northern hemisphere, and is found in Canada, Russia, USA, Iceland, and northern Europe.
Bog bilberry is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, and has been used as a nutritional and medicinal supplement for centuries. Some of the potential health benefits include:
Other herbs and plants with similar medicinal benefits include bilberry, huckleberry, cranberry, lingonberry, and blackberry.
