Blackberry – uses and health benefits

Blackberry

Very few people know that the blackberry is one of the medicinal plants. It grows on shrubs and is not easy to harvest. Because the bushes are very prickly, and the fruits are inaccessible. Nevertheless, it is worth harvesting the fruits, because blackberries are true vitamin miracles.

Definition and Occurrence

The blackberry originally came from North America, but is now planted almost everywhere. It can also be found on forest paths and thrives in any soil. The blackberry is ripe when it has turned blue-black in color and can be harvested from July to October. The best time is August, in this month blackberries are particularly good. The blackberry is ripe when the fruit can be easily detached from the branches. The taste is slightly sour, very aromatic and quite juicy.

The shrubs have the botanical name “Rubus fructicosus” and are actually rose plants. These plants either grow upright or climb along a trellis, and are often quite prickly in the wild. Their shoots grow up to 3 meters long and they form a dense hedge around the property. If the shrubs are grown, a variety is of course chosen that does not taunt.

Unfortunately, the blackberry spoils very quickly, so it should be eaten as soon as possible. The blackberries will keep in the fridge for a maximum of 1-2 days. However, it is suitable for freezing, so you can also enjoy these fruits in the cold season.

Ingredients, effect and dosage

Blackberries are real vitamin bombs , they have the highest provitamin A content . They are good for the eyes and the nerves . In addition, the blackberry contains a lot of iron , manganese and magnesium , which has a very positive effect on the bones and connective tissue .

Magnesium is also responsible for muscle and nerve function, and these berries are even said to have a blood-building effect. Blackberry juice is also used for hoarseness and the leaves of the shrub are considered a natural remedy. In ancient times, the leaves were chewed and were a helpful remedy to treat inflamed gums.

With around 125 grams, the blackberry already covers the daily need for magnesium. These fruits are also very soothing for the stomach , so if you have stomach problems, you should definitely avoid blackberries. The blackberry helps with many ailments and tastes particularly good. Even today they are valuable components for herbal tea mixtures.

Blackberry tea is made from the leaves of this plant. This tea has an anti-inflammatory , styptic and diuretic effect and can also be used to regulate blood sugar . This tea also helps with diarrhea and fever, heartburn and bladder infections can be treated in this way. Externally, the tea is used on the skin for eczema and in the case of inflamed mucous membranes, the airways are cleared again. By the way, hot blackberry juice with honey is an excellent home remedy for coughs, colds and hoarseness.

Many herbal and tea blends contain blackberry leaves, but too many herbs should not be mixed. Then the healing power of the blackberry is lost. But together with linden blossom , spruce, rose hip and chamomile , the blackberry leaves develop a very special aroma and their healing powers can unfold to the full. Lady’s mantle and blackberry leaves make a tasty tea that has a special effect on the abdomen, making it a good preparation for childbirth . However, pregnant women should generally consult their doctor before a tea cure, he can tell you exactly how often and for how long the mixture should be taken.

The most important components are:

  • Pectin
  • succinic acid
  • malic acid
  • lactic acid
  • oxalic acid

What does the blackberry help against?

importance to health

The blackberry has a styptic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, blood sugar-lowering and expectorant effect. It helps with diarrhea, gastrointestinal catarrh, heartburn and cystitis. Externally, skin rashes and eczema can be treated. Blackberries may be enjoyed as fruit, but they are also used as an accompaniment to many desserts. Blackberries go well with ice cream and cakes, but they can also add a special touch to quark dishes, and even yoghurt is a good base for blackberries. If you don’t want that, you can also make jelly or syrup out of it and they are excellent for liqueur or fruit wine.

Blackberries are not only healthy, they also taste delicious. A rum pot can be prepared with various fruits, including blackberries. A good choice is pudding and in red jelly these healthy berries are a real treat. They are a sweet temptation in a milk porridge, in short, they go well with all desserts and are the right filling for a sweet pancake.

The blackberry is hardly used as medicine today, but it can still be found in most tea blends. This does not detract from its healing effect, the blackberry is a popular breakfast tea and its popularity is unstoppable.

Dorothy Farrar

Hello and welcome to my Health Guide & Encyclopedia! My name is Dorothy Farrar, and I'm the founder and main author of this platform.
My passion for health and wellness started at a young age when I became interested in the connection between the food we eat and the way we feel. This fascination led me to study nutrition and dietetics in college, where I learned about the importance of a balanced diet and the impact of various nutrients on the body.

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