What is it?
Red raspberry is a plant that is the source of a widely eaten, tasty, sweet berry. However, red raspberry fruit and leaf have also been used as medicine for centuries. The therapeutic use of raspberry leaf was first described in 1597 in a book called “The Herbal,” or “A General History of Plants.” Today, red raspberry leaf and fruit are still used as medicine.
Key information
- Child Labor and Delivery: Taking red raspberry leaf does not seem to reduce the length of labor or decrease the need for pain-relieving medicationaround the time of delivery.
More information
Red raspberry leaf is applied directly to the skin for sore throat and skin rash. In foods, red raspberry fruit is eaten and processed into jams and other foods. Red raspberry leaf in small quantities is a source of natural flavoring in Europe.
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