Blackberries are blackberry fruit - a family tree rozaceelor with thorny stems, leaves and palm composite white or pink flowers arranged in umbele, appearing in late spring or early summer. The fruit is edible and has a shiny black appearance.
Benefits / Use Blackberries:
From blackberry, using both fruits and other parts: leaves, stems, roots, all with health benefits.
Blackberries:
Prevent cervical and breast cancer
Because it contains phytoestrogens, blackberries have beneficial effects on health of women, protecting them from cancer and breast Cervis.
Astringent character
Blackberries have astringent properties caused by high tannin content. This strengthens the tissues, relieves minor bleeding and help treat diarrhea and intestinal inflammation. Consumption of berries is indicated for the same reasons, and mild infections like gum irritation and sore throat. Also due to tannins, blackberries are used to treat hemorrhoids.
High in antioxidants
Blackberries are full of anthocyanins - responsible for their intense color. These substances have powerful antioxidant properties, being supported and vitamins C and E and ellagic acid. All protects against cancer and chronic diseases, including heart. Also, antioxidants delay the aging process, including removing or improving mental illnesses.
Natural sources of salicylic
Blackberries contain salicylate, the active ingredient found in aspirin. Therefore, anti-inflammatory effects. People with low tolerance to aspirin should be moderate in eating blackberries.
Rich sources of fiber
Because of very small seeds, blackberries contain soluble fiber - such as pectin, thus protecting the health of the digestive system and preventing obesity.
The leaves, stems or roots of blackberry
Not only fruit can be used for medicinal purposes. Because they are rich in tannin, leaves, stems and roots of blackberry can be used as a tea. Usually recommend this tea to treat diarrhea or dezinteriei, or simply as a tonic. It should be noted that dry ingredients are stronger than fresh.
Tea:
Place a tablespoon of chopped leaves or roots of blackberry in a cup of boiling water located at. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Against diarrhea is to drink 1 / 2 cup of tea every 3 hours. Tea has sour-bitter taste.
Nutritional profile for one cup (200 grams) of blueberries:
Weight: 123 g
Calories: 64
Protein: 1.48 g
Fat: 0.80 g
Carbohydrates: 14.69 g
Fiber: 8 g
Sugars: 5.44 g
Calcium: 31 mg
Iron: 0.85 mg
Magnesium: 27 mg
Phosphorus: 36 mg
Potassium: 186 mg
Sodium: 1 mg
Zinc: 0.52 mg
Copper: 0.111 mg
Manganese: 0.824 mg
Selenium: 0.2 mcg
Vitamin C: 32.2 mg
Vitamin B1: 0039 mg
Vitamin B2: 0.047 mg
Vitamin B3: 0.736 mg
Vitamin B5: 0405 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.068 mg
Folic Acid: 26 mcg