Blackberry - wild berry: description, medicinal and beneficial properties of blackberries.

But do not underestimate blackberries, because in terms of taste and medicinal properties they are even superior to raspberries. Blackberries belong to the Rosaceae family and are subshrubs with perennial rhizomes, flexible stems and shoots densely packed with thorns.

Scientists have noticed very beneficial properties of blackberries. If you regularly consume it, then due to the high content of nutrients in the berry, the immune system will improve. In addition, tumor growth is stopped in cancer patients. Blackberries contain phenolic compounds, they strengthen capillaries in the body and have an anti-sclerotic effect. Blackberry juice is useful for drinking for diseases such as pneumonia, acute respiratory disease and colds. Blackberry juice has an excellent antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effect. As for the fruits, it is recommended to use them for chronic cystitis and diseases of the genitourinary system. Also, ripe blackberries can serve as a mild laxative and help stabilize the intestines. Blackberry leaves also have beneficial properties. For example, leaf tea improves metabolism. It is also recommended for people with diabetes. 100 grams of blackberries contain about 36 kcal.

Blackberries have no special contraindications, but you need to know that there are people who, when consuming large amounts of these berries, can get an allergic reaction.

Blackberries are rich in vitamins A, B1, C, T, rich in glucose, sucrose, fructose, pectic substances and acids of organic origin (citric, tartaric, salicylic, malic). They contain vitamins P, K and riboflavin in smaller quantities. Many blackberries are collected in the forest and preparing for the winter. It can be dried, frozen, canned. You can also make juice, various marmalades and confitures from it.