Raspberry
Raspberry, also called red raspberry or occasionally European red raspberry to distinguish it from other raspberry species is a red-fruited species of Rubus native to Europe and northern Asia and commonly cultivated in other temperate regions

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Scientific Name:  Rubus idaeus
Parts Used:  Leaves, fruit

Cautions:
  • Can cause mild diarrhea and nausea in some individuals.

Healing Properties​:
  • Increases milk flow in nursing mothers. 
  • A supportive treatment for childbirth, helping to tone and strengthen the womb in the weeks before the birth is due.  (generally taken for 8 weeks before and up to labor).
  • Leaves encourage urination and will stimulate digestion. Also recommended for period pain.  
  • Good gargle for sore throats or a useful addition to remedies for diarrhea and hemorrhoids.  
  • Fruits are laxative and help to clear toxins.  Also good for fevers and cystitis.  
  • Recommended for indigestion and rheumatic pains.
  • Vinegar made from berries is a popular folk remedy for coughs.

How to Use: 
Herbs are wonderfully versatile and may be used in multiple ways (see list below).  However, some methods are better suited to certain herbs than others. Check the HEALING section to see which preparations are recommended for specific uses and conditions. ​
Grow/Harvest Yourself: 
  • Buy Raspberry Seeds
  • Harvest leaves from early summer through fall
  • Harvest berries anytime when ripe during growing season
  • Hardy to zone 3
  • Soil pH: 5.5-6.5
  • Rich, well-drained soil
  • Full sun
*I am not a doctor.  The information on this platform is not a claim to treat, cure, prevent or diagnose any illness.  These remedies are intended to aid the healing process within your body (in correlation with existing traditional treatments).  Please talk to your family doctor before trying any natural remedies (especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on prescription medication).  
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