about fruit BlackBerry leaves by point wise
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The blackberry is an edible fruit produced by many species in the genus Rubus in the family Rosaceae, hybrids among these species within the subgenus Rubus, and hybrids between the subgenera Rubus and Idaeobatus. The taxonomy of the blackberries has historically been confused because of hybridization and apomixis, so that species have often been grouped together and called species aggregates. For example, the entire subgenus Rubus has been called the Rubus fruticosus aggregate, although the species R. fruticosus is considered a synonym of R. plicatu
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Blackberry and raspberry leaves contain a notable amount of flavonoid compounds. According to a 2004 study from the Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Bialystok in Poland, these leaves contain derivatives of kaempferol and quercetin, phenolic acids, triterpenes, mineral salts and vitamin C.
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Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants. They have anti-inflammatory and immune system benefits.
The best-known flavonoids are quercetin and kaempferol which blackberry leaves contain. Due to their anti-inflammatory and immune boosting benefits, blackberry leaves are used to aid in healing sore throats, mouth sores, anti-aging, diarrhea, wounds and hemorrhoids.
Sore Throat and Mouth Sores:
I had no idea about blackberry leaf health benefits until I started researching remedies for sore throats. Two of my boys were complaining of “that throat that hurts before you get a full blown cold.” I had them gargle with the blackberry tea leaves.
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The Natural Healing Guide suggested this recipe for colds and the flu.
1 oz. blackberry leaves (You can buy it Here.)
1 oz. of elder flowers
1 oz. of linden flowers
1 oz. of peppermint leaves
Anti-Aging:
Blackberry leaves could play an important role in aging. According to a 2007 study published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science, blackberry leaf extract suppresses certain matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) which cause wrinkles. In addition, the researchers noted that the leaf contained an antioxidant comparable to vitamin E.
Diarrhea:
I know. Diarrhea isn’t one of those subject you talk about. Blackberry leaves are touted to help with this aliment. The leaves contain astringent tannins which help controls diarrhea. According to Micheal Castleman, author of The New Healing Herbs: The Essential Guide to More Than 125 of Nature’s Most Potentate Remedies, Commission E, the German counterpart for the FDA, endorses blackberry leaves for the treatment of diarrhea.