Blackberry (125g)

Description

Description

Mulberry is the fruit of the wild mulberry tree, a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Its leaves can be used as a home remedy for treating osteoporosis and menstrual cramps.

Blackberries can be eaten fresh, in desserts, or in juices that can help treat diarrhea and vocal cord inflammation. They can be purchased at supermarkets, farmers' markets, and health food stores.

The scientific name for blackberries is Rubus fruticosus.

Blackberry Properties

Blackberries have diuretic, antidiarrheal, antioxidant, intestinal-regulating, healing, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. They are also rich in minerals and iron, essential substances for good blood circulation.

Benefits 

Due to its properties, blackberries have several health benefits, such as:

• Weight loss, due to its diuretic and intestinal regulating capacity, but for this benefit to be lasting, it is important that the consumption of blackberries is associated with physical exercise and a balanced diet;
• Improves inflammation of the vocal cords, due to its anti-inflammatory properties;
• Prevents aging and strengthens the immune system, as it is rich in antioxidants;
• Relieves menstrual cramps, requiring consumption of 2 teaspoons of blackberries per day;
• Helps treat mucous membranes in the mouth, throat and skin inflammations;
• Helps in the treatment of infections, due to its antibacterial properties.

Furthermore, blackberries are able to normalize blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease, controlling glucose, preventing osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and obesity, and stimulating memory.

Portugal – West Zone

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