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RUBUS IDAEUS

Red Raspberry

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WHAT IS IT?

The raspberry plant is native to Europe and Northern Asia and is a member of the Rose family of plants. As a wild plant, Rubus idaeus typically

WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Raspberry leaf tea is delicious resembling a rich, earthy black tea without the caffeine. The astringent properties of Raspberry leaf have been investigated in scientific studies. It

Red Raspberry

WHAT IS IT?

The raspberry plant is native to Europe and Northern Asia and is a member of the Rose family of plants. As a wild plant, Rubus idaeus typically grows in forests, forming open stands under a tree canopy, and denser stands in clearings. In the south of its native range (southern Europe and central Asia), it only occurs at high altitudes in mountains. The species name idaeus refers to its occurrence on Mount Ida in northwest Turkey. The United States is the world’s third-largest producer of raspberries. Although production occurs across much of the country, most of it is concentrated in Washington, California and Oregon. Washington State leads the nation in red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) production.

WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Raspberry leaf tea is delicious resembling a rich, earthy black tea without the caffeine. The astringent properties of Raspberry leaf have been investigated in scientific studies. It is estimated that 0ne out of every five women who are pregnant drink Raspberry leaf tea. The leaves contain up to 10% iron in addition to many other minerals and vitamins. It is one of the highest known plant sources of manganese containing 14.6 mg per 100gm.

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Active Consituents

anthocyanidins, ellagitannins, flavonols such as quercetin and kaempferol, catechins, and phenolic acids.

Parts Used

Leaf

Additional Resources

1.) Bamford DS, Percival RC, Tothill AU. Raspberry leaf tea: a new aspect to an old problem. Br J Pharmacol 1970;40:161P-162P2.) Wang SY, Lin HS. Antioxidant activity in fruits and leaves of blackberry, raspberry, and strawberry varies with cultivar and developmental stage. J Agric Food Chem 2000;48:140-6.3.) Puupponen-Pimia, R., Nohynek, L., Hartmann-Schmidlin, S., Kahkonen, M., Heinonen, M., Maatta-Riihinen, K., and Oksman-Caldentey, K. M. Berry phenolics selectively inhibit the growth of intestinal pathogens. J Appl Microbiol. 2005;98(4):991-1000. 4.) 2008 Organic Production Survey, National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), USDA, 2010. Burn J. H. & Withell E. R. (1941). The Lancet, July 5, pp. 1-3.Thomas. C. L. (ed.). (1985) Parsons, M. (1999). Raspberry leaf. Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond Newsletter, 1(2), pp. 1-2.

Important Precautions

If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs please consult your doctor prior to use.

Disclaimer

This information in our Herbal Reference Guide is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice. This content does not provide dosage information, format recommendations, toxicity levels, or possible interactions with prescription drugs. Accordingly, this information should be used only under the direct supervision of a qualified health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician.

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