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Blueberry

The blueberry ( Vaccinium) is a member of the moor land or Heath family of plants that includes anywhere from 100-150 varieties, the most common of which is the one we use: the wild blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus). Blueberries can grow in the highest mountains and even north of the Arctic Circle, and contain high levels of carotene (which reinforces the immune system), Vitamin B6, magnesium, and Vitamin C. The anthocyanins present in the fruit can stain your teeth and mouth from red to blue, and the same substances appear to have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory powers, to the extent that they are sometimes used to cure inflammations in the mouth and throat.