Blackberry

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Overview

The Blackberry, Brambleberry, is a deep purple/black Berry. In addition to the usual culinary use of Blackberries the leaves and roots are used in herbal medicine.

 

Botanical Names

 Rubus argutus

 Rubus armeniacus (also known as Rubus procerus) (Himalaya Blackberry)

 Rubus canadensis  (North American Blackberry (Dewberry))

 Rubus fruticosus  (Common Blackerry;  European Blackberry)

 Rubus laciniatus (Evergreen Blackberry)

 Rubus ursinus  (Pacific Blackberry;  California Blackberry;  Dewberry;  Trailing Blackberry)

 Rubus villousu

 All species of Blackberry are from the Rose (Rosaceae) family.

 

 

 

Health Benefits of Blackberries

Digestive System

 Blackberries (especially Blackberry root and/or leaves) may alleviate Diarrhea (due to the Polyphenols content of Blackberries).  [1]

 Blackberries may alleviate Dysentery. 

 

Immune System

 Blackberries may help to prevent some types of Cancer:  [2]

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