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Rubus villosus, Ait. Bramble, dewberry. French: Ronce. German: Beerstrauch. Italian: Rovo. Part used: leaves and root-bark.
Constituents: tannin, malic acid, pectin.
Action. Powerful astringent: root more than leaves. Anti-haemorrhage.
Uses: Diarrhoea, dysentery, infant’s irritable bowel, bleeding from colon or rectum. Appendicitis (tea, freely). Enteritis (tea and enema). Sore throat (gargle). Mouth ulcers. Frequent mouth-wash claimed to fasten loose teeth. Bleeding gums (leaves chewed).
Reported isolated anti-tumour effect (HHS Fong; J. Pharm. Sci., 61 (11), 1818, 1972) Combination: traditional. Equal parts dried leaves Agrimony and Blackberry; tea, 1 cup freely.
With Balm as a substitute for domestic tea.
Preparations: Tea. 1oz (30g) to 1 pint (500ml) boiling water, infuse 15 minutes; 1 cup freely. May be used also topically as an enema or wash for wounds.
Liquid extract. 2-4ml in water, thrice daily.
Tincture. 1-2 teaspoons thrice daily.
Picked, dried in the sun and infused with boiling water, blackberry leaves are the essence of most berry-flavored teas. Studies suggest that the leaves contain a healthy dose of flavonoids, which are known for their antioxidant activity.... blackberry leaves
Rubus speciesDescription: These plants have prickly stems (canes) that grow upward, arching back toward the ground. They have alternate, usually compound leaves. Their fruits may be red, black, yellow, or orange.Habitat and Distribution: These plants grow in open, sunny areas at the margin of woods, lakes, streams, and roads throughout temperate regions. There is also an arctic raspberry.Edible Parts: The fruits and peeled young shoots are edible. Flavor varies greatly.Other Uses: Use the leaves to make tea. To treat diarrhea, drink a tea made by brewing the dried root bark of the blackberry bush.... blackberry, raspberry, and dewberry
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