A plant record

Blackberry / Bramble (Kupina)

Rubus ulmifolius · Rosaceae

EnglishBlackberry / Bramble

FrançaisRonce bleue / Mûrier sauvage

BotanicalRubus ulmifolius

On the second shoreKupina

FamilyRosaceae

Blackberry / Bramble — Rubus ulmifolius, used in Adriatic and Balkan herbal tradition

Traditionally used

None established at normal use. Separate leaf tea from iron supplements (tannins reduce absorption). Leaf tea (1–2 tsp dried leaves / 250 ml, steep 10 min): diarrhoea, sore throat gargle, astringent. Berry juice: immune support, anemia, antioxidant. Berries edible raw or cooked.

On the Adriatic shore

Čaj od kupinovih listova: 1–2 žlice na 250 ml, 10 min. Za proljev i grlobolju. Sok od kupina: imunitet, anemija.

In three languages

Français — Infusion feuilles (1–2 c. à café / 250 ml, 10 min) : diarrhée, gargarisme gorge. Jus de mûres : immunité, anémie, antioxydant.

Kept alongside

HawthornRose hipTormentilBlackthorn / SloeGreat burnetAlpine lady's mantle

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