Blackberry Botanical Features and Benefits

A short story

Bellerophontes is the main character of this story from Greek mythology.

Bellerophontes is punished by Zeus when he tries to fly to Olympus and falls from his horse Pegasus. He becomes blind because there are blackberry bushes where he falls.

 
The History of Blackberry

Blackberry is a thorny plant known to belong to the Rosaceae family.  Its homeland is North America, Western Europe. In our country, it is possible to grow in the Mediterranean, Aegean and Marmara regions. Blackberries are related to raspberries and strawberries, so they have similarities.

Blackberries begin to ripen in May and this process continues until August.

Blackberries are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants. Thanks to these properties, it is possible to use it in many different areas.

 
What are the Benefits of Blackberry to the Skin?

It is useful for the skin thanks to its vitamin C and E content.

It helps to delay wrinkles on the skin. They are the preferred products for a tight and younger skin. It makes the skin look brighter.

What are the Benefits of Blackberry for Hair?

It can help the hair look more voluminous and shiny. It can be used against hair loss problem.

Blackberry and Food

It fights against free radicals in the body and increases body resistance against diseases. It is also important for bone health.

It is also known for its anti-depression feature.