The appearance of the large blackberry is similar to that of a strawberry. When the fruit is ripe, it appears red from a distance, but it tastes best when it turns black. It has a sour-sweet taste and is very delicious. Moreover, it is also very nutritious!
Characteristics of the large blackberry
The large blackberry is a shrub that can grow up to three meters in height. It is very sturdy and has yellow fuzz and sparse small skin on the surface. Its leaves usually grow individually and are round, about 6-17 centimeters in diameter, with a pointed front and an oval-shaped back. There are soft hairs and dense fuzz on the bottom, which are very noticeable. The petals sometimes lack a white or red piece, and there are many stamens. Sometimes the fruits are very small and the seeds are drooping. It blooms from April to May and bears fruit from June to July. It is a hook-shaped deciduous shrub and is very ornamental, often used as a landscaping plant.
Medicinal effects of the large blackberry
In addition to being edible, the large blackberry also has good medicinal effects. Its rhizome can be used to treat colds, fever, coughing up blood, nosebleeds, irregular menstruation, and other diseases. It also has good effects in treating bleeding from external injuries, dysentery, diarrhea, prolapse, and rheumatism.
In rural areas, the leaves of the large blackberry are often collected and fed to rabbits, cattle, and sheep to effectively treat their diarrhea. With the increasing demand for large blackberry fruits, artificial cultivation of large blackberries has also been carried out, and the abundant fruits produced are supplied for consumption.
It is very nutritious and has many therapeutic effects, so it is loved by many people. This fruit can be eaten more in daily life because it can relieve heat and has certain beauty and health benefits.
Nutritional value of the large blackberry
The fruit of this plant is edible and has a sour-sweet taste, and both its fruit and roots can be used as medicine. It has a very good effect in clearing heat, promoting diuresis, cooling blood, and stopping bleeding.
It can be harvested all year round. Generally, when we store it, we wash it clean, slice it, and dry it in the sun. It can have a good effect in stopping bleeding and clearing heat, and can treat colds, fever, and rheumatism.
Of course, it can be taken internally or externally. This fruit can be used to treat rheumatism, diarrhea, bacterial dysentery, clear heat and detoxify, dispel wind and dampness, treat fractures, and relieve women's amenorrhea.
At the same time, we can also use the leaves of the plant to make tea. This way, you can have a very good effect in cooling down in the hot summer and preventing heatstroke. It is also recommended to eat more fruits in the summer.