Blackberry Effects on Health

Stem plant

Rosaceae, blackberry.

Medicinal drug

Rubi fruticosi folium – blackberry leaves: the dried leaf of the weak-haired species and bastards of the subgenus Eubatus Focke, Sectio Moriferi (Rosaceae) (PH 5) grouped under the name L. – no longer officinal.

Preparations

Rubi fruticosi folii extractum

Ingredients

  • Tannins
  • Organic acids
  • Flavonoids

Effects

Astringent: astringent and tanning.

Indications for use

Inflammation of the mouth and throat, diarrhea.

Dosage

As an infusion, daily dose 4.5 g.