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Blackberry tea has antioxidant, healing, mucosal and anti microbial properties, due to the presence of tannins, vitamin C, iron, calcium, mineral salts and fatty acids. Therefore, it is widely used as a home remedy, as it can add several health benefits, such as treating sore throats, inflamed gums and anemia, for example.
In addition, when prepared by decoction, leaf tea can still be used to treat wounds and as a natural mouthwash.
Although blackberry tea can be consumed every day, have several benefits and help in the treatment of some diseases, its consumption should not replace the treatment indicated by the doctor, being just a complement.
Benefits of blackberry tea
Blackberry tea has several health benefits, such as:
- Increase immunity;
- Accelerate wound healing;
- Improve cases of anemia;
- Fight inflammation of the respiratory tract, such as throat and vocal cords;
- Treat mouth rashes, such as herpes;
- Reduce intense menstrual flow;
- Improve intestinal transit;
- Fight diarrhea;
- Reduce mouth discomfort;
- Avoid the appearance of caries.
In addition, this tea can be used to reduce the risk of breast cancer, esophagus and mouth, as it is rich in antioxidants that reduce the amount of free radicals in the body, often responsible for the appearance of these diseases.
Other benefits that can be mentioned are those of the blackberry fruit, because it helps to lose weight, prevents aging and can be used as a tincture. Find out other health benefits of blackberry.
How to prepare blackberry tea
This drink can be made in the conventional form by infusion, that is, the water is boiled and then the leaves are added and remain there for a few minutes, or by decoction, where the leaves are boiled together with the water. In both forms the benefits of the plant are maintained, however in the decoction the properties are more concentrated.
1. Blackberry tea by infusion
The blackberry tea in the concentration obtained by the infusion, can be used on a day-to-day basis to have the therapeutic effects such as treating the sore throat or reducing the symptoms of a cold, for example.
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons of blackberry leaves;
- 1 cup of boiling water.
Preparation mode:
Mix the blackberry leaves with the boiling water, and let this mixture rest for 10 minutes, then strain. For a better use of phytonutrients, it is recommended to consume warm.
2. Blackberry leaf tea by decoction
Cranberry tea made by decoction is more concentrated and has a higher tannin content, being used widely to strengthen the immune system, treat skin wounds, decrease menstrual flow and reduce flu symptoms.
Ingredients:
- 3 teaspoons of blackberry leaf;
- 1 cup of water.
Preparation mode:
Bring the water and mulberry leaves to the fire and let them boil for 10 minutes. Then strain and serve while still warm.
Who should not use
Despite having many benefits, this drink is contraindicated for people allergic to blackberry fruit, pregnant women, lactating women and those who have an easily irritable stomach or intestine.
Whoever uses daily medications, should consult the doctor responsible for the treatment, before consuming this tea, as some substances can interact with certain medications and cause side effects.