I guess each of us knows (and likes ;)) the fruits visible in the photo, which are inextricably associated with summer and holidays. It is, of course, a garden raspberry, which is a perennial plant that occurs quite commonly in the lowlands and mountains, up to the mountain pine zone, in Europe and parts of Asia. It is mainly bred for its fruit, but other parts of this plant are also worth using for their health-promoting properties, e.g. raspberry leaf.
Medicinal raw material
The medicinal raw materials used are Rubi Ideai folium raspberry leaf and Rubi Ideai fructus raspberry fruit, usually harvested in July. Fresh raspberries can be used to prepare raspberry juice, syrup or other preserves. Raspberries are also very often eaten raw due to their taste.
These raw materials, both fruits and leaves, can be taken from both plants living in the natural environment and cultivated plants.
Active substances in raspberries
- organic acids: citric, malic and ascorbic (vitamin C)
- vitamins: C, B1, B2, B3, B6, E, beta-carotene
- mineral compounds: K, Mg, Ca, Fe, Cu, P.
- polypeptides
- flavonoids: rutoside
- anthoactive: cyanidin
- mono and polysaccharides
- locks
- pectin
Action and use of garden raspberry
Raspberry leaf (Folium Rubi Idaei):
- Astringent effect – in case of inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes (including for washing and rinsing) and as an aid in diarrhea.
- Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects – they are often used for diarrhea and infections
- Diuretic and cleansing effect on the body – thus helping to remove harmful metabolic products.
- Generally strengthening the body due to the content of vitamins and mineral salts – recommended for general weakness and convalescence.
- Slight antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscles of the intestines, blood vessels and uterus. Water extracts are used for menstrual disorders and, according to tradition, for use in pregnant women before giving birth (ONLY after consultation with the attending physician or midwife).
Raspberry fruit (Fructus Idaei) :
- Antipyretic and diaphoretic effect: used for various types of colds and infections.
- Completes vitamin and salt deficienciesminerals: in case of body weakness, convalescence and avitaminosis (e.g. scurvy).
Adverse effects
Garden raspberry and its products administered in recommended doses do not cause any side effects.
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📚 Sources and references
Content developed by, among others: based on monographs of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and publications indexed in PubMed:
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Content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and does not replace consultation with a doctor, pharmacist or other qualified health care professional. Consult your doctor before using herbs, especially if you are taking medications, are pregnant, breastfeeding or have chronic diseases.