Currently the most important field of application of
finished pharmaceutical products from the blueberries fruit, which contain 25
to 36 percent of total anthocyanins, is the prevention and treatment of vision
disorders caused by a variety of spells: tiredness of eyes (pupils, students,
programmers and those who spend lots of time for computers, short-sighted),
disturbed peripheral circulation (in patients with diabetic retinopathy),
disturbances in the regeneration of visual purple.
Doctors are saying that it is still the most important
application field of blueberries as the food of the fruit which can be made
jams, fruit sauces, preserves, wines with a low percentage of alcohol,
refreshing juices. Blueberry fruit is a complex chemical composition. In
addition to fruit acids - citric and malic, and tannins. However, its most
important components are the biologically active substances - flavonoids and
anthocyanins.
Blueberry leaf has less significance as a remedy from the
fruit. In traditional medicine, is used to regulate blood sugar levels, and to
treat urinary infections. The blueberry leaves contain certain phytochemicals - chlorogenic
acid and myricetin. These and other naturally occurring “plantioxidants” are
known to possess a broad spectrum of anti-diabetic properties.
