BLACKBERRY (Rubus fructicosus)

DESCRIPTION: Blackberry has long been used as a tea to dry up sinus drainage. This is because the blackberry root has astringent properties that cause tissue to contract and relax. Indians used this blackberry root when the someone or the whole tribe would come down with dysentery. And the Chinese have used the blackberry root to increase the "yin" in the body, which increases energy.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS: Blackberry gives energy to the body, good for gum diseases and bowel conditions. Also great for the sinuses.

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS: None known at this time.

PARTS USED: Leaves and root bark

GENERAL USAGE: Blackberry has been used for anemia, bleeding conditions, boils, blackheads, bowel problems, female problems, used as a gargle, genital problems or irritations, rheumatism, sinus infections or drainage, stomach problems and vomiting.

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