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Blackberry Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Rubus fructicosus |
| English Name |
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Blackberry |
| Hindi Name |
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Blackberry |
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| CATEGORY |
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Astringent |
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| SOURCE |
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State of the part used |
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Leaves |
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Root |
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Dried |
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| FAMILY |
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Rosaceae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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The plant is indigenous to Australia and is found in following countries :-
Australia
England
Germany
Italy
Japan
Sri Lanka
The Blackberry, or Bramble, growing in every English hedge-row is too well known to describe. Its flowers as well as fruits both green and ripe may be seen on the bush at the same time a somewhat unusual feature not often seen in other plants. The ancient Greeks knew Blackberries well, and considered them a remedy for gout.
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| IDENTIFICATION |
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Characteristic |
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Characteristic |
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Not more than 1.5% |
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| Total Ash |
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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Not more than 5.0% |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
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Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :-
Tannin
Organic acids
Inosit
Vitamin C
Flavonoids
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| Minor |
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The drug contains various minor chemical constituents however no specific contents have been identified yet. |
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| CULTIVATION |
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The widespread blackberry is often cultivated in light confer woodlands and deciduous forests, on paths and cutover land. Only the young branch tips or the leaves should be harvested. The useful material is spread out in a thin layer and dried, being turned frequently. The drug has a weak smell and a harsh taste.
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| STORAGE |
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To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions:-
Air tight containers
Protection from light
Protection from moisture
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