| Blackberries occupies an important place in the diet | | | | Blackberry fruit is slightly laxative. Blackberry is used in |
| and traditional medicine. | | | | the treatment of hemorrhoids and various injuries of |
| Rich with organic iron, blackberry has become | | | | the skin and mucous membranes. Externally, it is used |
| indispensable in the diet of children, pregnant women, | | | | as an antiseptic in the treatment of angina, pharyngitis, |
| breast-feeding, as well as people in puberty. Blackberry | | | | gingivitis, for wounds and skin diseases, and for rinsing |
| is used as medicine for centuries and its mentioned in | | | | the mouth in case of inflammation of the mucous |
| many historical writings. | | | | membrane. It is often used for colds, coughs and |
| Blackberry fruit contains very little carbohydrate (6%), | | | | diabetes. In diabetes reduces damage of blood |
| protein 0.9% and 1% fat with a higher percentage of | | | | vessels and because of the low carbohydrate content |
| dry matter (20%). Blackberry contains potassium, | | | | can often be found on diabetics menu. |
| calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. Among the | | | | |
| most common are vitamins B1, B2, C and PP. It | | | | For centuries, traditional medicine recognized the |
| contains considerable amount of gallotannin (8%), | | | | healing properties of blackberry wine . In pharmacy, |
| inosite and organic acids. Blackberry leaves contains | | | | blackberry wine is classified as curative. There are |
| pectin, and while they are fresh, also a considerable | | | | data that Quercetin, ingredient of blackberry wine |
| amount of vitamin C. | | | | prevents cancer (magazine "Weine and Spiritus" No. |
| | | | 29 from1995). It is recommended for anemia, poor |
| Phenol compounds from blackberries, prevents | | | | nutritional status, to regulate digestion, to reduce blood |
| oxidation of LDL cholesterol ( so-called bad cholesterol) | | | | pressure and improve blood circulation. Enhances |
| preventing atherosclerosis and the emergence of | | | | appetite, contributing to a better secretion of bile and |
| cardiovascular diseases, including myocardial infarction | | | | urine and has a positive effects on metabolism. Iron |
| and stroke . It is possible because of its content of | | | | from blackberries is a part of organic compound , and |
| vitamin C and beta carotene and their antioxidant | | | | therefore easy to use. It is especially beneficial for the |
| properties. Blackberries have high content of | | | | prevention of anemia and in increased needs for iron ( |
| potassium and low sodium, and its useful for people | | | | children, pregnant women and breast-feeding). Tea |
| with hypertension. | | | | from the list of blackberries is used in anemia and for |
| Gallotannin destroys bacteria including Escherichia coli | | | | strengthening the immune system. |
| and Salmonella enteritidis, and also acts as antiviral. | | | | |