The blackberry is the fruit of the wild mulberry or silveira, a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Its leaves can be used as a home remedy for treating osteoporosis and menstrual cramps.
Blackberry can be consumed fresh, in desserts or juices that can be used to help treat diarrhea and inflammation in the vocal cords. It can be bought normally in markets, free markets and in natural products stores.
The scientific name in the wildberry is Rubus fruticosus.
Amora Properties
The blackberry has diuretic, antidiarrheal, antioxidant, intestinal regulating, healing, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. In addition, it is rich in minerals and iron, essential substances for good blood circulation.
Benefits of Blackberry
Due to its properties, mulberry has several health benefits, such as:
- Slimming, due to its diuretic and intestinal regulating capacity, but for this benefit to be lasting, it is important that the consumption of blackberry is associated with physical exercise and balanced diet;
- It improves inflammation of the vocal chords, due to its anti-inflammatory property;
- Prevents aging and strengthens the immune system as it is rich in antioxidants;
- It relieves menstrual cramps, being necessary to consume 2 cups of blackberry tea per day;
- Aids in the treatment of mucous membranes of the mouth, inflammations of throat and skin;
- It helps in the treatment of infections due to its antibacterial property.
In addition, mulberry is able to normalize blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels, lowering the risk of heart disease, controlling glucose, preventing osteoporosis, osteoporosis and obesity and stimulating memory.
How to use Amora
The used parts of this medicinal plant are: Leaves, flowers, fruits and roots.
- Aftershave tea: Use 1 teaspoon dried mulberry leaves to 1 cup boiling water. Add the blackberry leaves and boiled water and let it stand for 10 minutes. Then strain and take 2 cups a day to treat diarrhea and menstrual cramps, or apply this tea directly to the wounds to facilitate healing. This is a great home remedy for herpes or shingles.
- Mulberry juice: Use 100 g of blackberry to 1 cup of water. After washing the fruits beat them in the blender together with the water. Then take without strain.
- Blackberry tincture: Put in a dark bottle 500 ml of Vodka and 150 g of dried mulberry leaves. Let stand for 14 days, stirring the mixture 2 times a day. After the 14 days of rest, mix the mixture and keep it tightly closed in a dark glass container, protected from light and heat. To take just dilute 1 tablespoon of this tincture in a little water and drink next. It is recommended to take 2 doses of this daily, one in the morning and one in the evening.
This mulberry juice is indicated to help in the treatment of osteoporosis, but when heated and sweetened with honey can be used to treat hoarseness, inflammation in the vocal chords or tonsillitis.
Nutritional information
| Components | Amounts per 100 g of blackberry |
| Energy | 61 calories |
| Carbohydrate | 12.6 g |
| Proteins | 1.20 g |
| Fats | 0.6 g |
| Retinol (Vitamin A) | 10 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg |
| Calcium | 36 mg |
| Phosphor | 48 mg |
| Iron | 1.57 mg |
Side effects and contraindications
The mulberry must be consumed in a controlled way, since large quantities can result in diarrhea. Also, blackberry tea should not be consumed during pregnancy.
