Kamchatka Bilberry

highly distinctive, strong odor resembling stink bugs.

Health benefits similar to cranberries and bilberries.

berry contains ascorbic acid at 70–100 mg%, benzoic acid, rich in flavonoids and other P-active compounds, tannins, and various microelements.

the "P-active compounds" designation refers to bioflavonoids with vitamin P (capillary-strengthening) activity.

Vaccinium berries show anticancer activities due to flavonols, flavanols, chalcones, and phenolic acids as major bioactive groups — breast cancer, colorectal, oral, skin, and lung cancers.

the pterostilbene and resveratrol content (genus-level) add sirtuin-activating and cancer cell apoptosis-inducing properties. pterostilbene specifically has superior bioavailability compared to resveratrol and documented anticancer activity at lower concentrations.

the anthocyanin fraction crosses the blood-brain barrier and reduces neuroinflammation, amyloid-beta accumulation, and oxidative damage in brain tissue.

cyanidin and delphinidin anthocyanins support rhodopsin regeneration, retinal microcirculation, and macular protection through antioxidant mechanisms — the same activity for which bilberry (V. myrtillus) is most famous.