Blackberry
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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