bramble

Rubus fruticosus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Extensive (388 studies) · ★★★★★

Bramble, scientifically known as Rubus fruticosus, is a versatile, thorny shrub renowned for its nutrient-dense fruits. Beyond its culinary appeal, this plant holds significant medicinal value. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and tannins, it is traditionally used to support digestive health, reduce inflammation, and promote skin healing and vitality.

Family
Rosaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Fruit · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Rubus Plicatus Var. Hirsutus · Rubus Plicatus Var. Stipularis · 68 more

Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Rubus fructicosus

German:

  • Brombeere
  • Rubus fructicosus

French:

  • ronce commune
  • ronce des bois
  • ronce des haies
  • mûrier des haies
  • mûrier sauvage
  • ronce ligneuse
  • Rubus fructicosus

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rubus fruticosus

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae, it is classified under the genus Rubus.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Rosales WCVP
Family Rosaceae WCVP
Genus Rubus WCVP

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several regions within Northern Europe. In the British Isles, it can be found growing throughout both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving further north, the species is also established in the country of Denmark. Its presence extends into the Scandinavian Peninsula, where it is common in Norway. Additionally, the plant is frequently documented across the landscapes of Sweden.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Ireland WCVP
Northern Europe Norway WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Belgium WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Middle Europe Hungary WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, commonly known as blackberry, contains various components that are utilized for their diverse therapeutic properties. The nutrient-rich leaves are frequently used in herbal preparations due to their antioxidant content, while the juicy fruit serves as a primary source of vitamins and polyphenols. In modern biotechnology, researchers utilize suspension cultures to mass-produce specific bioactive compounds in a controlled laboratory environment, bypassing the need for seasonal harvesting. Furthermore, the concentrated berries extract is highly valued in both the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries for its potent anti-inflammatory and skin-protective qualities.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
fruit BioMed research international (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
leaf Acta poloniae pharmaceutica (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Rubus fruticosus has 47 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthocyanins, Tannins, arbutin, malic acid, 2-hydroxyursolic Acid.

Chemicals reported in Rubus fruticosus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Anthocyanins 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
arbutin 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
malic acid 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
2-hydroxyursolic Acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Albumin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Astragalin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BORON 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHLOROGENIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CU 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anthocyanins

  1. Pharmacognosy reviews
  2. International journal of biological macromolecules

Tannins

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Pharmacognosy reviews

arbutin

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

malic acid

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Pharmacognosy reviews

2-hydroxyursolic Acid

  1. Dr. Duke

Albumin

  1. Pharmacognosy reviews

Astragalin

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

BORON

  1. Dr. Duke

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Dr. Duke

CU

  1. Acta poloniae pharmaceutica

Activities

Rubus fruticosus has 301 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Anticancer, Antiviral, Antidiabetic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antioxidant Dr. Duke (and other 5 sources) ★★★☆☆
Antimicrobial Toxicology reports (and other 4 sources) ★★☆☆☆
Anticancer Dr. Duke (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆
Antiviral Dr. Duke (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆
Antidiabetic Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Acaricide Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Acidulant Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Additive Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Rubus fruticosus has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, antiviral, antidiabetic, antidiarrheal, cyclin D1.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
antioxidant Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
antiviral Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
antidiabetic Pharmacognosy reviews (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
antidiarrheal Pharmacognosy reviews (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
cyclin D1 Toxicology and applied pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
hyperglycemia Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
hyperlipidemia Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
infectious diseases Toxicology reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
inflammation Toxicology and applied pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
insulin resistance Current pharmaceutical design (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
berries extract BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ethyl acetate extract BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
polyherbal mixture decoction Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆