- Region
- Europe
- Origin
- Europe
Europe · Food · № 255
Rubus fruticosus
Food · Europe
Blackberry
Rubus fruticosus
Traditionally attributed effects: astringent; for damp stomach and bowel complaints, diarrhoea, mucus; syrup or liqueur against sore throat.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
Leaf tea: 1–2 tsp per cup, 8–10 min, 1–3 cups a day; syrup: 2–4 tsp a day; tincture 1–3 dropperfuls 3 times a day.
Use in traditions
Described in Western herbal medicine and home, kitchen and folk custom. In herbal magic associated with prosperity, protection, abundance.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Western herbalism
Attributed effects
Astringent; for damp stomach and bowel complaints, diarrhoea, mucus; syrup or liqueur against sore throat.
Preparation and amount
Leaf tea: 1–2 tsp per cup, 8–10 min, 1–3 cups a day; syrup: 2–4 tsp a day; tincture 1–3 dropperfuls 3 times a day.
Folklore and herbal magic
Symbolic meanings from folk use and modern herbal magic. These are handed-down associations, not effects.
Prosperity, protection, abundance.
Home, kitchen and folk use
Preparation and amount
Fruit for salads and smoothies.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Tea (infusion)TinctureSyrup, honey and oxymelPowder and kitchen