🌿 Blackberry Leaf (Rubus fruticosus)

Also known as: Bramble Leaf • Wild Blackberry Leaf • Dewberry
Family: Rosaceae (Rose family — not part of the ragweed family)
Origin: Native to Europe and North America
Parts used: Dried leaves
Primary use: Internal & External

✨ Description

Gentle, grounding, and restorative, Blackberry Leaf is one of nature’s most dependable herbal astringents. With a soft, fruity aroma and a slightly tart, earthy taste, it offers comfort and balance from the inside out.

Traditionally used as a soothing digestive and throat tonic, Blackberry Leaf is known for its high tannin content, which helps tone tissues, ease inflammation, and support the body’s natural detox pathways. It’s an everyday herb that restores steadiness and strength — perfect for sipping as a daily wellness tea.

🍵 Dried Herb Uses

As a daily tea or gentle tonic:

Digestive Support: Calms mild diarrhea, gas, or intestinal irritation by toning and soothing the digestive tract.
Throat & Mouth Comfort: Ideal as a gargle or rinse for sore throats, mouth ulcers, or gum inflammation.
Female Wellness: Used traditionally to strengthen uterine tone and help regulate menstrual flow.
Cooling Detox: Gently purifies the blood and supports clearer skin and balanced circulation.

Directions (Internal Use):
Steep 1–2 teaspoons of dried leaf in 8 oz of hot water for 10–15 minutes.
Strain and enjoy up to 3 cups per day.
For a cooling digestive blend, pair with Chamomile or Peppermint.

💧 External Uses

Brew a strong infusion for use as a throat gargle or mouth rinse.
Apply as a skin wash or compress for rashes, acne, or minor wounds.
Add to sitz baths or facial steams for toning and soothing effects.
Use as a hair rinse for shine and scalp balance.

🌿 Pairing Suggestions

Red Raspberry Leaf – for women’s wellness and uterine tone.
Chamomile or Peppermint – for digestion and relaxation.
Burdock Root – for cleansing and skin balance.
Elderflower – for soothing, cooling, and immune support.

🌼 Harvest & Sourcing

Our Blackberry Leaves are hand-harvested from wild bramble plants in early summer, before the berries appear. At this stage, the leaves contain their highest concentration of tannins and flavonoids.
They’re shade-dried and carefully sifted to preserve their rich green color and soft, natural fragrance.

⚖️ Energetics & Taste

Taste: Mildly tart, earthy, and astringent.
Energetic profile: Cooling, drying, and toning.
Pairs well with: Raspberry Leaf, Chamomile, Elderflower, or Peppermint.

⚠️ Warnings

Safe for most adults in moderate amounts.
Avoid excessive use if prone to constipation (due to strong astringency).
Consult your healthcare provider if pregnant or nursing.
Store in a cool, dry place to preserve freshness.

🌻 A Note from the Herbalist

Blackberry Leaf reminds us that healing can be both simple and strong. It restores tone to what has weakened — the stomach, the skin, the spirit — and brings balance where there is excess.

This is the tea of quiet resilience: grounding, purifying, and steady. Perfect as a gentle daily tonic or first-aid herb to always keep on hand.