Raspberry

(Rubus idaeus)

Parts Used: Leaves and fruit

Active Constituents:

Leaves:  fragarine, tannin.  Fruit:  sugars, citric and malic acid, vitamins A, B, C and E, pectin, volatil oil, iron, calcium and phosphorous.

Main Actions:

• Astringent
• Tonic
• Refrigerant (used to provide cooling)
• Parturient (brings upon labour)
• Uterine Stimulant (stimulates the uterus)

Major Safety Issues:

• An excessive dose of  the herbal leaves in early pregnancy should be avoided as they may exert an unwanted effect on the womb and cause abortion.