Blackberry (Rubus fructicosus)

Blackberries from the Rosaceae family is a perennial bush, whose branches are everywhere covered with sharp spikes designed to protect the main treasure of the plant – berries. In the wild BlackBerry grows on the banks of rivers, and it can be found near forest paths. Every child, coming on vacation to the village to his grandmother, breaks his head over which of the "raspberries" to eat – red or black, not realizing that slightly sour blue-purple berry is actually BlackBerry, which is only a distant relative of raspberry! The composition of this berry includes pectin, carotene, amino acids, fatty oil, as well as tannins and aromatic compounds.

This is Interesting:

Blackberry has been used by the human race since time immemorial: for example, the great healers of antiquity Hippocrates and Dioscorides advised her to their patients. Our ancestors were made from miracle berries are amazingly delicious jam.

How is it Used in Medicine:

Medicinal properties of the plant are used in folk medicine in the treatment of pharyngitis, sore throat, gastritis, urolithiasis, in addition, its berries are used as a vitamin remedy, and tea based on Blackberry is extremely useful for health.