The Library Brands All Products for Encyclopedia Health Concerns Vitamins, Minerals, etc. Blackberry leaf is more commonly used, but blackberry root also has medicinal value.
Blackberries grow in wet areas across the United States and Europe.
There are several species of blackberry, some of which are native to the Americas and others that are native to Europe. Rubus fructicosus is the most common European species, and Rubus canadensis is a common North American species. The most common uses were for treating diarrhea, sore throats, and wounds. These same constituents are also helpful for soothing sore throats. Three or more cups per day should be drunk.