The blackberry : in a very small fruit a powerful phytotherapeutic remedy for venous stasis, heavy legs, circulation problems and to improve night vision . It seems incredible that in such a small berry are enclosed so many therapeutic and precious virtues.
The blackberry is a shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family, its scientific name is Vaccinium Myrtillus, it grows mainly in hilly areas and prefers the shade of the undergrowth. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and has a protective and tonic action on the capillaries and the venous system.
Venous stasis and heavy legs? Here's why you should choose Blackberry
The fruits of this plant contain various organic acids, vitamins A and C and some flavonoids including anthocyanins which are responsible for the typical color of the fruits. Anthocyanins are powerful antioxidants and, by counteracting the action of free radicals, slow down the aging process of cells.
Anthocyanins also have capillary-tropic properties, reduce capillary fragility, strengthen the structure of connective tissue, restoring elasticity and tone to blood vessels.
Strong blueberry is an effective phytotherapeutic remedy to strengthen microcirculation, defeat circulatory problems and say goodbye to heavy legs, but also to improve eye health.
Blueberry is particularly indicated in cases of venous stasis because it improves microcirculation and by promoting diuresis and drainage of liquids it helps to solve the problem of heavy legs.
Not only that: by acting positively on the microcirculation, the blueberry is also useful in the treatment of problems such as hemorrhoids and rosacea, since it strengthens the walls of the blood vessels.
The blueberry: an ally of our eyes
The blueberry is a precious ally of our circulatory system, both central and peripheral: it is good for our legs, but it is also a real panacea for our eyes. Among its qualities is that of promoting and increasing the speed with which retinal purple regenerates. Retinal purple or rhodopsin is made up of a protein and vitamin A, it is responsible for our ability to see at dusk and at night and allows us to see even in low light conditions.
Bilberry, by promoting its regeneration, allows for an improvement in night vision . This does not mean, of course, that it improves situations of myopia or presbyopia, but that it contributes to the well-being and functionality of the eyes.
This precious and small berry has other interesting qualities: it is a pain reliever , as it contains salicylic acid, the same principle that we find for example in aspirin; it has an antibacterial and disinfectant action particularly useful for the female urinary tract. It is in fact an effective phytotherapeutic remedy to combat and prevent cystitis.
And if the qualities of blueberry have not yet won you over, we add that it helps improve memory and that, thanks to the presence of catechins, it has a fat-burning action.
In phytotherapy, both the berries, i.e. the fruits, and the leaves can be used, which contain tannin and have a hypoglycemic effect, i.e. they reduce the amount of sugar in the blood.
It can be eaten fresh, given its low caloric intake (100 grams have about 25 calories) and is an excellent hunger-busting snack, or in the form of juice, or, in phytotherapy, as a dry extract.
In this case, the doses are usually between 60 and 120mg per day, to be taken away from meals.
