Raspberry Leaf

50g (1.75oz)

Medicinal Name: Rubus idaeus

Properties: astringent, tonic refrigerant, parturient

Treatment: pregnancy tonic, labour tonic, female tonic, sore throat, mouth ulcer, loose stool

Description: Raspberry leaves have a long tradition of use in pregnancy to strengthen and tone the tissue of the womb, assisting contractions and checking any haemorrhage during labour. This action will occur if the herb is drunk regularly throughout pregnancy and as a drink during labour. As an astringent it may be used in a wide range of cases, including diarrhoea, leucorrhoea and other loose conditions, It is valuable in the easing of mouth problems such as mouth ulcers, bleeding gums and inflammations. As a gargle it will help sore throats

Preparation: Infusion- pour a cup of boiling water onto 1–3 tsp of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10–15 minutes