All the best man gives nature. Vegetables, fruits and berries are the most important source of vitamins; not a single complex can replace them. All because in plants everything is useful. Natural substances are absorbed by the body much easier than something artificial. For this reason, do not neglect them, especially in the summer. In addition to the general benefits for the body, some fruits can also help in solving specific problems, for example, blackberry gray. This seemingly ordinary berry is actually very useful. Outwardly very similar to black raspberries, only smaller in size. You can meet her in any forest, in a meadow or in a field, even on the banks of rivers and lakes.
Blackberry bluish. Description of the black berry
Blackberry has a slightly sour, but pleasant taste. Therefore, almost everyone likes it. Some even grow this berry in their garden plots, which is not difficult at all, given that the blackberry grows with bluish cuttings and practically does not require any special care. It is simple to distinguish a home-grown berry from the one that grows in the forest: in a cultivated plant, the fruits will be larger and juicier.
How useful is blackberry gray? She has many healing properties. It helps not only with colds, but also more serious diseases. This berry is rich in vitamins A, E, C and B. Therefore, it has a beneficial effect on the body. Blackberry helps with diseases of the intestines, stomach, including gastritis. It alleviates the symptoms of gastric bleeding. It is indicated for use by people suffering from increased excitability of the nervous system, with shortness of breath and heart failure.
Blackberry Leaves: Application
For medicinal purposes, the berry itself is used as a blackberry, as well as its leaves. The plant bears fruit in late September - early August. It is eaten raw or dried. You can store berries and leaves prepared for the winter for a year. The root of the plant can be used for medicinal purposes for three years.
In addition to vitamins, the composition of this black berry includes a huge number of useful trace elements: manganese, copper, phosphorus and more than five items. Therefore, many different diseases help to overcome blackberry gray. The medical use of this plant is very extensive. Now we are talking not only about its fruits. Blackberry leaf with blues is the basis for many healing drinks. There are a lot of recipes. The easiest treatment option with blackberries is tea from its leaves with the addition of a spoonful of honey. Depending on which ailment needs to be cured, a similar remedy can be taken on an empty stomach or after eating. Most often, it is recommended to drink it three times a day. A similar drink will help restore the work of the stomach, intestines. It also has a positive effect on the state of the blood, and in addition, it can be an excellent alternative to vitamins. Supplements are a balanced chemical composition, but blackberry tea is much healthier. Because it contains vitamins and minerals of natural origin.
Blackberry Berries: Application
Not only blackberry leaves, but also the fruits of this plant are actively used for medical purposes. For example, with the help of berries, you can increase the appetite of a child. To do this, it is enough to give him several fruits a day. Wanting to strengthen the immune system, you can also take fresh berries inside, or add them to tea. Blackberries are very rich in vitamin C.
Therefore, it really helps with colds. Due to its trace elements, it perfectly cleanses the body, the findings of even radionuclides. Plus, in contrast to raspberries, this berry can be eaten without allergy concerns.
Know the measure in use!
We must not forget that everything useful is good in moderation. In order to prevent and treat various diseases, it is not recommended to drink more than a liter of decoctions from the leaves or roots of blackberries per day. It is also not worth getting carried away with berries, especially with diseases of the stomach.
Blackberry for body and hair care
However, the blackberry gray, photo of which is presented in the article, has found application not only in medicine. This berry is also used in cosmetology. Blackberries are rich in vitamins and nutrients, which makes it one of the best foundations for various masks. A decoction of berry leaves gives the hair shine and strength. In addition, it eliminates dandruff. Lotions from leaves boiled in boiling water are also effective in the fight against lichen and other skin diseases, relieve the sensation of dryness, burning, itching. But this is not all. If you decide to change your image, but do not want to harm your hair, there is nothing easier.
How to dye your hair with leaves of blackberry gray? In fact, more coloring pigment is not in the leaves and stela of this plant, but in the fruits. In order to get a beautiful brownish-reddish tint, it is enough to stretch the blackberry and apply the berry mixture on the head. The minimum time for such staining is an hour, but a little more is better. The longer you hold the berry on your hair, the richer and more durable the color will be.
Contraindications to the use of berries and leaves
Blackberries are very useful, but not for everyone. There are a number of contraindications to the use of this tool. First of all, this is individual intolerance. To learn how your body reacts to blackberries is simple, just eat a few berries and wait. If the next day your condition worsens, a rash appears, or your skin just combes itself, then the blackberry does not suit you. However, the main danger is swelling of the mucous membranes. To avoid troubles, it is better to take an analysis and find out if your body reacts normally to blackberries. Of course, there were no fatal outcomes due to the black berry. But it is possible that you will need hospitalization due to too strong swelling, which, if improperly performed, can lead to suffocation.
If, however, blackberries cause you allergic reactions, then this does not mean that decoctions from the leaves are not suitable for you. Most likely, when drinking blackberry tea or wiping your face with a decoction, you will not experience discomfort. But if itching occurs in this case, it might be worth consulting a doctor.
