What Is Raspberry Leaf?

Native to Asia and North America, raspberry is best well known for the fruit that it produces, although the leaves are often used medicinally. Raspberry leaves are often described as tasting similar to black tea, although they are free from caffeine.

How to Use Raspberry Leaf (Common Uses)

Taken internally as a tea, powder, capsules, or extract. Raspberry leaf is often used in combination with other herbs. Additionally, raspberry leaf can be smoked or used for culinary purposes.

Medicinal Uses and Benefits of Raspberry Leaf

Aside from the variety of minerals and delicious flavour that raspberry leaf boasts, it is often used medicinally for many conditions. Raspberry leaf may be best known for its effect on the female reproductive system, where it can help to both tone and relax the uterus for childbirth. Additionally, the astringent effect of raspberry is often useful for conditions such as eye infections, menstrual cramping, and excessive bleeding.

Active Constituents in Raspberry Leaf

Tannins, volatile oil, citric acid, malic acid, polypeptides, flavonoid glycosides, calcium, magnesium, iron, selenium.

Notable Facts About Raspberry Leaf

According to legend, raspberries were discovered by the Olympian gods on Mount Ida.