Bilberries (or huckleberries) may help control symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers in Europe suggest positive results (see article) from a study of colitis in mice. Blueberries are a close relative to bilberries, so they might serve as a more accessible alternative.Here's an excerpt:
Bilberries, which are a close relative to blueberries, contain anthocyanins, pigments that have antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. Previous studies show bilberries are effective in the management of diarrhea, which is one of the main characteristics of inflammatory bowel disease.