Common Bramble: Benefits, Dosage, Contraindications

Updated on 19 March 2025

The bramble is a very common shrub in woods and bushes in Europe, producing wild berries: blackberries. The leaves and young shoots are used in therapy. They contain vitamin C, organic acids like malic acid and oxalic acid, as well as tannins. The bramble has astringent properties useful in case of diarrhea and against sore throats as a gargle. In gemmotherapy, it is recommended for certain rheumatic problems. It acts on bone tissue and is particularly recommended for osteoporosis.

Other name(s)

wild blackberry

Scientific name(s)

Rubus fructicosus

Family or group:

Plants

Active ingredients:

Vitamin C

Organic acids

Tannins

Indications

Rating methodology

EFSA approval.

Several clinical trials (> 2) randomized controlled with double blind, including a significant number of patients (>100) with consistently positive outcomes for the indication.

Several clinical trials (> 2) randomized controlled with double blind, and including a significant number of patients (>100) with positive outcomes for the indication.

One or more randomized studies or multiple cohorts or epidemiological studies with positive outcomes for the indication.

Clinical studies exist but are uncontrolled, with conclusions that may be positive or contradictory.

Lack of clinical studies to date that can demonstrate the indication.

Rheumatism
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Bramble is effective against degenerative chronic rheumatism. Its anti-inflammatory effect helps reduce pain and inflammation associated with rheumatic disorders, thus improving the quality of life for patients.

Posologie

Oral route: buds

gemmotherapy

Synergies

Blackcurrant

Practical Guide to Family Gemmotherapy- Dr. MAX TETAU

Osteoporosis
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Thanks to its action on osteoblasts, bramble is particularly indicated in the management and prevention of osteoporosis.

Posologie

Oral route: buds

gemmotherapy

Practical Guide to Family Gemmotherapy- Dr. MAX TETAU

Properties

Astringent

The tannins present in the bramble have the ability to bind to proteins and other organic molecules, giving them an astringent action. When applied to the skin or mucous membranes, tannins can tighten tissues and reduce inflammation.

Bone Density

Bramble buds act directly on osteoblasts, key cells in bone formation. Their action thus promotes the strengthening of bone density, which is essential to prevent and treat degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis.

Usages associés

Rheumatism, Osteoporosis

Safety dosage

Adult:

It is recommended to take 5 to 15 drops per day of mother macerate of bramble, pure or diluted in a little water, in three-week courses per month.

Conseil scientifique