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Red Raspberry

Also indexed as:Rubus idaeus
Red Raspberry: Main Image© Steven Foster

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Botanical names:
Rubus idaeus

How It Works

Raspberry leaves are high in tannins and like its relative, blackberry, may relieve acute diarrhoea.2 The constituents that affect the smooth muscles, such as in the uterus, have not yet been clearly identified. The German Commission E monograph has concluded there is insufficient proof to recommend red raspberry in modern herbal medicine.3

How to Use It

Traditionally, raspberry leaf tea is prepared by pouring 1 cup (250 ml) boiling water over 1–2 teaspoons (5–10 grams) of the herb and steeping for ten to fifteen minutes. Up to 6 portions (1500 ml) per day may be necessary for acute problems such as diarrhoea or sore throats due to a cold, while less (two to three portions [500–750 ml]) is used for preventive use during pregnancy. By itself, raspberry is usually not a sufficient treatment for diarrhoea. Tincture, 3/4–1 teaspoon (4–8 ml) three times per day, may also be taken.

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