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Blackberry

Rubus fruticosus

Nutritional Berry, Antioxidant

Blackberry (berry and leaf in traditional use) is best known as a food-level antioxidant fruit. In herbal traditions, blackberry leaf is used as an astringent for occasional diarrhea and mouth/throat comfort.

Key Benefits

Food-based antioxidants (berries).
Traditional astringent support for occasional loose stools (leaf).
Traditional mouth/throat comfort rinse (leaf).

Common Issues It May Help With

Occasional diarrhea routines (leaf, traditional use).
Mouth/throat irritation routines (leaf, traditional use).
General antioxidant wellness routines (berries).

How To Use (Simple)

Food: fresh/frozen berries, jams, smoothies.
Tea: blackberry leaf steeped 10 minutes (traditional use).
Gargle: cooled leaf tea as a mouth/throat rinse.

Taste / Notes

Berries: sweet-tart. Leaf tea: mild, slightly tannic.

Evidence Level

Strong as a nutritious fruit; leaf uses are mostly traditional with limited clinical data.

Cautions

Generally safe as food/tea. Leaf tea is astringent—avoid overuse if prone to constipation.

Interactions

No major known interactions in typical food/tea use.

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