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Thursday, June 14, 2012

Blackberry (duhat in tagalog)

(Rubus villosus) Part used: Leaves, root, bark. Properties: Astringent, hemostic, styptic, diuretic, tonic. What it affects: Stomach and intestines.

Preparation and amount: Decoction (root, bark): Simmer 5-15 min. Take 4 oz. 3-4 times daily. Tincture: Take 1/2 - 1 tsp. 3-4 times daily. Fluid extract: Take 1/2 – 1 tsp. 3-4 times daily. Powder: Take 2-5 #0 capsules (15-30 grains) 3-4 times daily.

Purposes: Internally, blackberry leaves and roots are a long-standing remedy for watery diarrhea, especially in children. Prolonged use of the tea is beneficial for enteritis, chronic appendicitis and leucorrhea. It has expectorant properties as well. The leaves made into an infusion are helpful for milder cases of diarrhea and for sore throats. Both root and leaves are good for poor digestive, when caused by deficient glandular secretions of the stomach and intestines. Made into a syrup, it is useful for children with weak stomachs, no appetite and skin pallor.

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