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What does it help with
- Diarrhoea and intestinal inflammation
- Throat and oral cavity inflammation
- Gynaecological inflammation
- Antioxidant protection
Active compounds
Tannins, anthocyanins, vitamin C, flavonoids.
Tannins constrict mucous membranes — a natural antidiarrhoeal safe for children too.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodListy: May–June. Fruit: August–October.
Plant partsleaves a fruit
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
Leaf teaJamTinctureSyrup
Pro tip: Blackberry leaves are more medicinal than fruit — dry in spring and drink as tea.
Recipes
1 Leaf tea ▾
2 teaspoons dried leaves pour 250 ml water, steep 10 minutes. Drink 3× a day.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Herbal syrup with honey ▾
Pour 500 ml water over 50 g dried herb and bring to a boil. Steep 15 minutes under a lid, then strain. Add 200–300 g of honey to the warm decoction and stir. Pour into clean bottles. Keep refrigerated for 3 weeks. Dose: 1 tablespoon 3–4× a day.
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