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Other Names: Garden Raspberry, European Red  Raspberry, Rubus Idaeus syn, Rubius Idaeus Horensis
Traditional Usages: Eye Inflammations, Fevers, Boils, Cholers, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Coughs, Relieve Morning Sickness, Stomach Upsets, Edema, Lung Congestion, Wash for Wounds, Mouthwash for Sore throats and Mouth ulcers, Indigestion and Rheumatism, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Uterine tonic
Resources: Europe, US, Asia
Parts Used: Leaves, Root, Fruit, Bark
Herb Actions: Astringent, Stimulant, Tonic
Health Warning: Avoid high doses of the leaves during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Raspberry Leaf Tea - Herbal remedy for Colds:  Raspberry leaf tea is a good remedy for a sore throat.  Pour one cup of boiling water over two teaspoons of dried raspberry leaves and steep for ten minutes. Then strain, allow cooling and then gargle. Raspberry leaf tea is also good for reducing fevers.
Health Warning: Do not swallow the Gargle.

Raspberry Leaf Tea – Herbal remedy for Flu (Influenza):  Raspberry leaf tea is a good remedy for sore throat. Pour one cup of boiling water over two teaspoons of dried raspberry leaves and steep for ten minutes. Then strain, allow cooling and then gargle. Raspberry tea is also good for reducing fevers. 
Health Warning: Do not swallow the Gargle.

Raspberry Leaf Tea  - Herbal remedy for Infertility: Raspberry leaf tea helps boost fertility by restoring a woman’s hormonal balance. Brew one teaspoon of dried blackberry or raspberry leaves for every cup of water. Allow the mixture to infuse for 5 -10 minutes before straining and drinking. Drink three times daily.

Raspberry Leaf Tea  - Herbal remedy for Miscarriage: The tea made from raspberry leaf is very effective in helping to prevent miscarriage. Raspberry leaf tea can be taken in tea bag, loose leaf, tablet or tincture form.

Raspberry Leaf Tea  - Herbal remedy for PMS:  Raspberry leaf  tea strengthens the uterus and relieves cramps including heavy feeling during your period. One cup of tea three times daily during PMS (or all month long, if you like) can be of great help.

Raspberry Leaf Tea - Herbal remedy for Sore Throat: To use as a gargle mix a teaspoon of fresh or dried raspberry leaves in a cup of boiling water. Strain and cool. Add one teaspoon each of honey and apple cider vinegar. Gargle four times a day.
Health Warning: Do not swallow the Gargle.

Raspberry Leaf Tea - Herbal remedy for Uterine Bleeding: Raspberry leaf tea is a medicinal herb used to alleviate menstrual cycle discomfort. Raspberry leaf tea appears to tone the uterine and pelvic muscles. This herb acts as an astringent by stopping excessive bleeding and calming cramps during heavy periods. Raspberry leaf tea strengthens the wall of the uterus, supports the entire female reproductive system and decreases profuse menstrual flow. Raspberry leaf tea is usually prepared by boiling one cup of water and then adding 2 teaspoons of red raspberry leaves. The leaves are usually allowed to infuse for about 15-minutes. Strain the tea and drink while still hot. Drink two cups daily.

Raspberry Leaf Tea - Herbal remedy for Vaginal Discharge: Raspberry leaf tea is a popular uterine stimulant with astringent and tonic properties used to ease excessive vaginal discharge. The astringent and stimulating properties of raspberry leaf tea help to strengthen and tone up the uterine and pelvic muscles, while relaxing and soothing the uterus. Raspberry leaf is often used in teas. The recommended way to consume raspberry leaf is to pour one cup boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of raspberry herb and let it  infuse for 10-15 minutes.

Raspberry Leaf Tea – Herbal remedy for Deep Vein Thrombosis:  Look for raspberry leaf tea in health food stores. Alternatively make your own by drying wild or cultivated raspberry leaves and storing them in an airtight container. Infuse one tablespoonful of raspberry leaves in a cup of boiling water. Drink twice daily.

Raspberry Leaf Tea - Herbal remedy for Pregnancy: Brewed as a tea or as an infusion, raspberry is the safest of all uterine and pregnancy tonic herbs. Raspberry leaf infusion contains calcium, vitamins A and C .The benefits of drinking a raspberry leaf brew before and throughout pregnancy includes the following: Preventing miscarriage and hemorrhage; Easing of morning sickness; Reducing pain during labour and after birth; and assisting in the production of plentiful breast milk.

• Colds
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
• Flu or Influenza
• Infertility
• Miscarriage
• Pregnancy
• Premenstrual Syndrome, PMS
• Sore Throat
• Uterine Bleeding
• Vaginal Discharge