Name: Raspberry
Biological Name: Rubus idaeus
Other Names: Raspberry
Parts Used: Leaves and fruit
Active Compounds:
* Polypeptides
* Flavonoids, mainly glycosides of kaempferol and quercitin
* Tannins
* Fruit sugar
* Volatile oil
* Pectin
* Citric acid
* Malic acid
Remedies For:
Astringent, tonic, parturient.
Raspberry leaves have a long tradition of use in pregnancy to strengthen and tone the tissue of the womb, assisting contractions and checking any hemorrhage during labor. As an astringent it is useful in a wide range of cases, including diarrhea, leucorrhoea and other loose conditions. Also used for easing of mouth problems such as mouth ulcers, bleeding gums and inflammations. As a gargle it will help sore throats.
Dosage:
Infusion: Pour a cup of boiling water onto 2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and let infuse for 10-15 minutes. This may be drunk freely.
Tincture: take 2-4 ml of the tincture three times a day.
Safety:
No information available. Some herbs are known to react with your medication. Please consult your physician before starting on any herb.
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