Grandma's Blackberry Tea Recipes & Medicinal Benefits

Blackberry tea has proven beneficial as a remedy for diarrhea, a gargle for throat inflammations and a compress for wounds and rashes. This delicious herbal tea also helps regulate both heavy and light menstrual flow and is a gastrointestinal soother.

Since ancient times, the leaves of the blackberry plant have been used curatively, especially throughout Europe and Asia. For example, two thousand years ago, the Roman army doctor Galenos had his soldiers chew blackberry leaves to strengthen gums and build up physical resistance; today we know it was the vitamin C and tannins in the leaves that he was counting on to boost immunity and heal wounds.

Even though Blackberry tea is medicinal, it's extremely safe to drink daily, it has no side effects. You can sweeten its bitter taste with honey, or mix the leaves with other herbs like sage for exceptional healing benefits. You can also use the blackberry fruit to sweeten and add flavor to this medicinal tea.

Blackberry Leaf Tea Recipes

Do You Know; Because of its acidity and high tannin content, blackberry tea is useful for alleviating skin rashes, mouth or throat inflammations and diarrhea. In addition, the leaves' vitamin C strengthens the immune system and promotes tissue repair.

Basic Blackberry Tea Recipe

For a mild tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 2 teaspoons of dried leaves. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes, strain. Enjoy as much of this tea as you desire, there are not side effects.

For a greater medicinal effect, make a decoction: Gently boil a handful of dried blackberry leaves in 1 quart of water until about half of the water has boiled off. Drink 2-3 cups of the medicinal tea daily.

Medicinal Tea for Colds & Flu

• 1 ounce blackberry leaves
• 1 ounce elder flowers
• 1 ounce linden flowers
• 1 ounce peppermint leave

Prepare this mixture and boil a handful in 1 quart of water until about half of water has boiled off. Drink this tea daily during cold and flu season. If you do get sick, add honey to the tea, drink it very hot and lie in bed, covered to sweat out the cold. Caution Never give children tea with peppermint, the menthol can have an adverse effect on them. Also Honey should never be given to infants.

Medicinal Tea for Intestinal Complaints

• 1 ounce blackberry leaves
• 1 ounce raspberry leaves
• 1 ounce chamomile flowers
• 1 ounce peppermint leaves

Prepare this mixture and boil a handful in 1 quart of water until about half of water has boiled off. This herbal tea mixture will combat intestinal gas and mild diarrhea. This tea warms the stomach and soothes intestinal inflammation. See caution above.

Medicinal Tea for Rheumatism

• 1 ½ ounce blackberry leaves
• 1 ounce white-willow bark
• 1 ounce nettle leaves
• 1 ounce horsetail leaves

Prepare this mixture and boil a handful in 1 quart of water until about half of water has boiled of. This herbal tea will ease rheumatism pains by relieving inflammation of the tissues. Drink 2 cups per day for 1-2 weeks. Reduce your intake as symptoms decrease.

Therapeutic Effect and Tips of
Blackberry Tea

Flavor from Fermentation

Fermenting the blackberry leaves enhances their flavor and therapeutic effect. To ferment, crush slightly wilted blackberry leaves with a rolling pin. Wrap the leaves in a damp cloth and hang them in a warm place. After two or their days, the leaves will exude a rose-like scent. At this point, remove the leaves from the cloth and let them dry before using.

Increasing the Tea's Medicinal Value

Boiling down the leaves to make a decoction releases many more tannins than when the tea is made by infusion. This means that boiling the blackberry leaves produces a much more medicinally effective tea. Drink it to combat diarrhea, decrease heavy menstrual flow and treat inflammations of the mouth and throat.

Chewing fresh blackberry leaves can help canker sores and inflamed gums. The action releases the astringent tannins, which heal and soothe, and vitamin C, which is essential for gum health.

Medicinal Uses for Sore Throat Pain

Blackberry-leaf tea is suitable as a gargle and mouthwash for inflammation of the mouth and throat when you have a cold. When you first notice a sore throat, you can help keep it from worsening by gargling with blackberry tea right away. To supplement the effect, drink 2-3 cups of tea daily.

Medicinal Use for Diarrhea

For gastrointestinal flu with diarrhea and cramping, a decoction of blackberry-leaf tea can prove to be very effective. Drink 2-3 small cups sweetened with a little honey over the course of a day. The astringent tannins in the leaves will reduce both the intestinal inflammation and the excess flow of secretions. For an even more effective tea, blend 2 ounces of blackberry leaves with 1 ounce of peppermint leaves. Caution: Never give children tea that includes peppermint. The menthol in the peppermint can have an adverse reaction in children.

Medicinal Uses for Skin Rashes

To treat inflamed or oozing rashes, make a decoction by gently boiling the blackberry leaves. Soak a cotton cloth in the liquid. Wring out the cloth and place it on the affected area; cover with plastic wrap. Leave on for 30 minutes. Repeat several times a day.

DISCLAIMER:

The statement's made here have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. These statements are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure or prevent any disease. This notice is required by the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

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