Blackberry
Rubus fruticosus
The familiar bramble fruit, whose leaves and roots have been used in herbal medicine for diarrhea and dysentery. The berries are rich in antioxidant pigments.
Safety at a glance
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What is Blackberry?
- Plant family
- Rosaceae, the rose family
- Parts used
- The fruit, leaves, roots and stems
- Where it grows
- Europe; now widespread in temperate regions
- Genus
- Rubus
- Species
- fruticosus
Also called
Bramble
Traditionally used for
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Food
Traditionally described as
- Antioxidant
- Astringent (tannins)
Natural compounds
What does the research say?
Traditional use
These are traditional uses, not proven treatments.
Wild European blackberry has been widely used in herbal medicine, including for diarrhea and dysentery.[1]Study
Laboratory & animal research
Lab and animal results show what might be worth studying in people. They don't show that the herb has these effects in humans.
The plant contains tannins and gallic acid, and the fruit is rich in vitamin C and anthocyanins (purple pigments). In lab studies, it showed strong antioxidant activity and effects against microbes, cancer cells and high blood sugar.[1]Study
In short
No studies in people were found.
Sources
- [1] Rubus fruticosus (blackberry) use as an herbal medicine · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.134239Peer-reviewed study
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