Common names for this herb include brambleberry, cloudberry, dewberry; goutberry, and thimbleberry. One botanist termed the blackberry "the plant of Venus in Aries" and said, "If any ask the reason why Venus is so prickley, tell them &...
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Description
Common names for this herb include brambleberry, cloudberry, dewberry; goutberry, and thimbleberry. One botanist termed the blackberry "the plant of Venus in Aries" and said, "If any ask the reason why Venus is so prickley, tell them "tis because she is in the house of Mars." Blackberry bushes are found worldwide and are often cultivated. Rubus viiosus, the type of plant most commonly used for tea, is a shrubby vine found wild in hedgerows, woodlands, and by streams. The tannic qualities of the leaves have made it a long-standing home remedy for diarrhea. The tea is believed to relieve inflammation of the intestines and catarrhal disorders, and is popularly used as an astringent or tonic. Others feel it helps to purify offensive saliva, cool the blood, and cure anemia and general debility.
Plant Facts and Growing Tips
Plant: A tender perennial. It is distinguished by its slender, trailing, prickly branches and leaves covered with fine hairs. The 1-inch broad, white, rose-form flowers appear from May to July, followed by big, juicy, black fruits - favorites both for eating and for making wine and brandy.
Height: The shrub (not counting the long trailers) grows from 3 to 6 feet.
Soil: Dry, sandy.
Exposure: Direct sun or partial shade.
Propagation: By seeds planted during the third lunar phase, stem cuttings, or root cuttings. It can also be propagated by layering.
Care: Space plants 3 to 5 feet apart along rows that are 6 feet apart. In northern areas, protect with leaves or soil in cold weather. Keep well pruned for good berry yield and a more compact plant. Rubus flowers appear on the wood of second-year growth. (First-year stems are sterile.) Remove old canes after the fruit has been harvested.
Part Used for Tea: Leaves.
Taste: Tangy and pleasant with a cool, refreshing aftertaste. Commonly sweetened with honey. A favorite combination is equal parts of the leaves of blackberry, strawberry, and woodruff.
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Directions
Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.
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