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Rubus spp. (Raspberry)
Botanicals

definition

botanical name(s): Rubus idaeus, Rubus villosus

synonyms: raspberry, garden raspberry, European red raspberry, himbeere, framboisier

part(s) used: leaves

qualities: cool, dry

affinities: uterus

actions: astringent, tonic, uterine tonic, refrigerant, parturient

dosage:

» infusion: half oz. leaves to 1 pint water; drink 1 - 3 cups per day

» tincture: 2-10 ml.

therapy: during pregnancy to increase tone of uterus, diarrhea, uterine problems, leukorrhea, mouth ulcers, bleeding gums, sore throats

AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 1

toxicity: 0

» some herbalists feel caution should be used in the first trimester when using cultivated Rubus idaeus (Brinker, 1989 & 1995)

» contraindicated in pregnancy with a history of rapid labor due to its uterine stimulant activity and antigonadotropic activity

constituents: fruit sugar, volatile oil, pectin, citric acid, malic acid

footnotes

Brinker F. 1995. Botanical Medicine Research Summaries. (from Eclectic Dispensatory of Botanical Therapeutics, vol.11), Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications.

Brinker F. 1989. To Health With Herbs (from Eclectic Dispensatory of Botanical Therapeutics. vol. I, Alstat E (comp.)), Portland, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications.