Educational Materia Medica
Raspberry Leaf Mini Monograph
Mini Monograph with
Raspberry Leaf
P R O P E R T I E S
Alterative | Anti-inflammatory
Antispasmodic | Astringent
Diaphoretic | Emmenagogue
Nutritive | Parturient
Tonic | Vulnerary
C O N S T I T U E N T S
Fragrine | Citric Acid | Tannin
Vitamins A, B, C, E
Calcium | Iron
Magnesium | Manganese
Potassium | Phosphorus
E N E R G E T I C S
Bitter | Cool | Stimulant
M A K E
Traditionally used to support:
Tea + Tincture
tone uterine and pelvic muscles for birth, contractions pain, morning sickness, enrich breast milk
irregular menstrual cycle, excessive bleeding, cramps
sore throats, mouth wash, loose gums
diarrhea
Oil
cooling and toning purposes
wounds
Wash + Compress
sore, inflamed eyes
Note: this is just a snapshot to get you started on your learning journey of Raspberry leaf.
For educational purposes only. Not intended for medical advice. Always consult your physician.
Purchase herbs by visiting Mountain Rose Herbs.
Grow | Harvest with
Raspberry Leaf
Native to Asia and Europe, there are approximately 250 species.
I D E N T I F I C A T I O N
Hardy growing 2ft - 6 ft tall
3-5 compound leaflets
Toothed leaves with pointed tips and a silver underside
White, five petaled flowers with pronounced stamens
Bramble canes are green the first year and woody the second year with small thorns
Reddish pink fruit is made up of drupelets with a hollow center as the torus stays behind on the plant
G R O W
Rubus idaeus
Roots and crown are perennial
First year canes grow leaves with second year canes also producing flowers and fruit
Hardy to zone 3
Well drained, moist, rich soil
Full to partial sun
Woodland, field edge, hedgerow locations
Propagate from root or vegetative cuttings
H A R V E S T L E A V E S
Late spring to early summer, before fruiting
The first few leaves at the tip of the leaflets
Midmorning
D R Y
Cool, dark place with good airflow
Garble after dried