Red Raspberry
Rubus Idaeus
The
leaves may be collected throughout the growing season.
They are rich in
vitamin C and contain astringent qualities due to their high tannin
content. Red raspberry leaves have been used by women for centuries as a
support to the reproductive system, especially during pregnancy. When
used after birthing, it can decrease uterine swelling and minimize
postpartum hemorrhaging
The
British medical journal Lancet published a report by Doctor Violet
Russell about her use of Red Raspberry leaf tea. “I have encouraged
expectant mothers to drink this infusion. In a good many cases, labor
has been easy and free of muscular spasms”. In one reported case, a
woman had four miscarriages and several doctors had told her she would
never be a mother. She began drinking the tea every morning (suggest 1
cup every morning then move to 1 quart every day during the last four
weeks of pregnancy) of her
pregnancy. She gave birth to a healthy
baby, and in 18 months had another.
This
herb is beneficial in normalizing blood flow during menstruation and
reducing painful menstrual cramps. Red Raspberry supports the
reproductive system by strengthening the tissues of the womb, increasing
lactation and easing nausea caused by morning sickness. Red
Raspberry leaves are high in iron and enrich early colostrums found in
mother’s milk.
It also cleanses
and prepares breasts for a pure milk supply for the nursing infant by
cleansing and purifying the blood.
Red Raspberry
also benefits the joints and tendons. Primary chemical constituents of
Red Raspberry include flavonoids, alkaloids
(fragarine), organic
acids, vitamin C, iron citrate, calcium chloride, magnesium, manganese,
potassium, and tannins. Red Raspberry's astringent properties make it
helpful in relieving diarrhea, and its antiseptic properties make it
beneficial for treating sore throats and canker sores.
Suggest a tea made with the leaf or capsules.
Benefits:
After birth pains Childbirth painless Female organs Labor
pains
Lactation Menstrual irregularities Miscarriage Morning
sickness Fevers
Flu Gas Digestive disorders Heart Mucous membranes
Reference:
Little Herb Encyclopedia, by Jack Ritchason; N.D., Woodland Publishing Incorporated, 1995
Nutritional Herbology, by Mark Pedersen, Wendell W. Whitman Company, 1998
Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs, Rodale Press, Emmaus, Pennsylvania 1987
The Ultimate Healing System, Course Manual, Copyright 1985, Don Lepore
Planetary Herbology, Michael Tierra, C.A., N.D., Lotus Press, 1988
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