Published February 1, 1990.
Name of Drug
Rubi fruticosi folium, blackberry leaf.
Composition of Drug
Blackberry leaf consists of the dried leaf, fermented or unfermented, gathered during the flowering period, of Rubus fruticosus L. [Fam. Rosaceae], as well as its preparations in effective dosage.
Blackberry leaf contains tannins.
Uses
Nonspecific, acute diarrhea, mild inflammation of the mucosa of the oral cavity and throat.
Contraindications
None known.
Side Effects
None known.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
Daily dose:
- 4.5 g of leaf;
- equivalent preparations.
Mode of Administration
Comminuted drug for teas, and other preparations for internal use, as well as for mouth washes.
Duration of Administration
If diarrhea persists for longer than 3 - 4 days, consult with a physician.
Action
Astringent.
* Source: German Commission E Monographs (Phytotherapy)
- base of phytotherapeutic drug approval by the german health administration -
