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.