The blackberry is a perennial thorny
shrub or vine that is native to Eastern area of North America, with much of its
medicinal power in the root. Blackberry
Root is a reliable, old remedy for diarrhea, hemorrhaging, and vomiting, among
other uses.
The root of the Blackberry contains high quantities of tannins which
have a desirable astringent effect on the intestinal lining, particularly on harmful
mucous accumulation. It is said to be astringent, purifying, diuretic, tonic,
and restorative.
Gastrointestinal
Because
your body uses diarrhea to flush out toxins from food and intestinal invaders
such as viral or bacterial infections and parasites, it is not always a good
idea to stop this process. You can, however, use herbs that not only safely flush diarrhea
from your system, but also help treat the problem that caused it to begin
with.
Blackberry
Root tones and temporarily tightens the intestinal lining while soothing the membranes
of the digestive tract. This action helps prevent the irritating and toxic
substances, that caused the problem, from being absorbed back into the
bloodstream. When mixed with syrup, it is also useful for children with weak
stomachs and no appetite. Some gastrointestinal conditions are serious, and you
should always consult your health provider prior to using any herbal remedy.
Healing
Properties
Blackberry Root manifests pharmacological
activities as an anticancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidysentery,
antidiabetic, and antidiarrheal agent. The
entire plant was once believed to possess significant power, both medicinally and
as a charm. And because of its high astringency, it has also proved very
valuable in the treatment of internal and external bleeding, dysentery,
hemorrhoids, cystitis, loose bowels, excessive menstrual flow, and excess water
retention.
Astringent Properties
Today
Herbalists regard Blackberry Root as a powerful astringent as well, which, when
applied to the skin, cleanses wounds and relieves the pain of insect bites. The
tincture can be included in a poultice for the relief of wounds, and used
externally for insect bites, scalds, as a skin toner and to reduce the
blistering of burns. It is a wonderful skin cleanser for oily skin and is
thought to treat acne, as well as boils, skin eruptions, and burns.
Decrease
Bleeding
The
tannins of the Blackberry Root extract constrict blood vessels and decrease
bleeding. For this reason, this herb has also been effective in cases of
hemophilia, bleeding from the rectum or mouth, uterine hemorrhage, and for excessive
menstrual discharge.
Oral
Health
Finally, Blackberry Root tincture is
also thought to help ease a sore throat, mouth ulcers and gum inflammations. It can be used in a rinse solution for weak
gums and mouth sores and thrush and makes a good general mouthwash. An herbal syrup can also be made from Blackberry, using
the fruit and root bark, along with local honey, as a cough remedy.
This is a tincture that
should be included in everyone's medicine chest as a go to for so many common
applications, the unassuming blackberry.
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