Blackberries are closely related to raspberries. The berries of these shrubs are very similar in appearance, the only difference is in color: ripe blackberries have a dark purple hue, and raspberries are deep pink. Eating fresh or processed blackberries is very beneficial for the body.
The benefits of blackberries for the body
Blackberries have many useful properties, for the sake of which they should be planted on a personal garden plot, especially since their cultivation is not laborious. Blackberries contain glucose, carotene, vitamins B, C, organic acids, fructose. It contains copper, iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus.
Blackberries contain mono- and disaccharides, so they are indispensable for people with diabetes. The polyphenols contained in berries are powerful antioxidants that can protect the body from the negative effects of free radicals. These substances delay the aging of the body and prevent the onset of cancer.
Blackberries are a natural substitute for aspirin, they are used at high temperatures and to eliminate inflammatory processes in the body. The berry will help normalize the hormonal background of the body and bring blood pressure back to normal, it is recommended for people with diseases of the joints, genitourinary system. Blackberries are an indispensable product for women during menopause and hormonal disorders.
Blackberries are not recommended for people with high stomach acidity and serious kidney disease.
How to use infusion of leaves and juice of blackberries
A decoction of the leaves of this wonderful plant will help with various neuroses, for the treatment of colds. Blackberry tea will be useful for menstrual cramps, hyperexcitability and sleep disturbances. The infusion of the leaves of this plant is prepared as follows: you need to pour 2 teaspoons of dry crushed raw materials with 1 glass of boiling water and leave for 20 minutes, then strain. It is recommended to drink this amount in 3 doses per day.
Regular consumption of freshly brewed blackberry tea destroys pathogenic bacteria and intestinal parasites, improves metabolic processes. Blackberry tea and fresh berries improve bowel function. If the blackberries are overripe, they will have a laxative effect, and the unripe berries are used as a fixative.
Blackberries can cause severe allergies, so when the first warning symptoms appear, eliminate them from your diet.
Blackberry juice is very useful. It is made from ripe berries and young leaves. It is a very effective remedy for diseases of the upper respiratory tract, colitis, dysentery, anemia, gynecological diseases. The juice has a tonic and calming effect, it is also taken as a diuretic and diaphoretic. The remedy is used for stomatitis, for the treatment of wounds, trophic ulcers, lichens, dermatoses.
