Many natural remedies have not been approved by the FDA yet have had success with many people. We at Healthy Living are just going to give you the treatment and claims of some of these Natural cures. In the end you have to decide whether it is right for you. Todays supplement is Raspberry Leaves.Raspberry Leaves
Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus
Plant Family: Rosaceae
Common Names: Bramble of Mount Ida, European Red Raspberry, Garden Raspberry, Hindberry, Raspis
Origin: Native to many parts of Europe
Plant Family: Rosaceae
Common Names: Bramble of Mount Ida, European Red Raspberry, Garden Raspberry, Hindberry, Raspis
Origin: Native to many parts of Europe
History: It was known to the ancient Greeks as Batos Idaia and in Latin as Rubus Idaea, the Bramble of Mount Ida. Hindberry comes from the Anglo-Saxon name Hindbeer.
Tradition: Raspberry
brambles are hung at the entrance to the home to prevent unwanted spirits from entering
is served as a love-inducing food
Medicinal Parts Used: Leaves, fruit
Tradition: Raspberry
brambles are hung at the entrance to the home to prevent unwanted spirits from entering
is served as a love-inducing food
Medicinal Parts Used: Leaves, fruit
Contains:
citric acid, coloring matter, copper salts, crystallized fruit sugar, folic acid, fragrant volatile oil, iron, malic acid, mineral salts, pectin acid, tannin, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, water
citric acid, coloring matter, copper salts, crystallized fruit sugar, folic acid, fragrant volatile oil, iron, malic acid, mineral salts, pectin acid, tannin, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, water
Action:
Raspberry Leaf is:
-anti-hemorrhagic [an agent to stop hemorrhages]
-anti-scrofulous [preventing or curing scrofulous diseases, which include a tuberculous disease of the lymph nodes and bones accompanied by discharging abscesses]
-astringent [a binding agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges of mucous and fluid from the body]
-cardiac [an agent that stimulates or otherwise affects the heart]
-stimulant [an agent that excites or quickens the functional activity of the tissues giving more energy]
-tonic [an agent that tones, strengthens and invigorates organs or the entire organism giving a feeling of well-being]
-anti-hemorrhagic [an agent to stop hemorrhages]
-anti-scrofulous [preventing or curing scrofulous diseases, which include a tuberculous disease of the lymph nodes and bones accompanied by discharging abscesses]
-astringent [a binding agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges of mucous and fluid from the body]
-cardiac [an agent that stimulates or otherwise affects the heart]
-stimulant [an agent that excites or quickens the functional activity of the tissues giving more energy]
-tonic [an agent that tones, strengthens and invigorates organs or the entire organism giving a feeling of well-being]
The fruit is:
cooling, fragrant, refrigerant [an agent that lowers abnormal body heat, relieves thirst and gives a feeling of coolness], sub-acid
cooling, fragrant, refrigerant [an agent that lowers abnormal body heat, relieves thirst and gives a feeling of coolness], sub-acid
Raspberry Leaf is used for:
Cardiovascular Conditions: beneficial effect on the heart
Female Conditions
Raspberry Leaf is one of the most proven female herbs as it:
eases menstrual cramps, has an astringent action on the female reproductive tract, helps a tired uterus as a result of childbearing, improves the efficiency of the muscle of the womb, prevents or overcomes prolapse of the uterus in older women, regulates menstrual flow, relieves leucorrhea, tightens, tones and strengthens the ligaments supporting the uterus,
During pregnancy and labor it:
cuts down on post-partum bleeding, decreases uterine swelling after childbirth, helps prevents miscarriage, helps the womb return to its normal place after pregnancy, helps to reduce false labor pains (warm infusion taken), improves the efficiency of contractions, increases milk supply in nursing mothers, reduces the pain of childbirth, reduces the labor time during childbirth, strengthens and tones the tissues of the uterine wall during pregnancy to help with contractions and hemorrhaging, strengthens the pelvic muscles and ligaments to promote an easy normal birth, is used in the last trimester of pregnancy as a uterine tonic
Raspberry Leaf is one of the most proven female herbs as it:
eases menstrual cramps, has an astringent action on the female reproductive tract, helps a tired uterus as a result of childbearing, improves the efficiency of the muscle of the womb, prevents or overcomes prolapse of the uterus in older women, regulates menstrual flow, relieves leucorrhea, tightens, tones and strengthens the ligaments supporting the uterus,
During pregnancy and labor it:
cuts down on post-partum bleeding, decreases uterine swelling after childbirth, helps prevents miscarriage, helps the womb return to its normal place after pregnancy, helps to reduce false labor pains (warm infusion taken), improves the efficiency of contractions, increases milk supply in nursing mothers, reduces the pain of childbirth, reduces the labor time during childbirth, strengthens and tones the tissues of the uterine wall during pregnancy to help with contractions and hemorrhaging, strengthens the pelvic muscles and ligaments to promote an easy normal birth, is used in the last trimester of pregnancy as a uterine tonic
Caution:
Do not take until the last 2 months of pregnancy because of its muscle stimulating effects, Gastrointestinal Conditions, diarrhea, diarrhea in infants, dysentery, extreme laxity of the bowels (cold infusion taken), stomach complaints in children Other, allays thirst, all loose conditions, fevers, soothes mucous membranes, vomiting in small children
Do not take until the last 2 months of pregnancy because of its muscle stimulating effects, Gastrointestinal Conditions, diarrhea, diarrhea in infants, dysentery, extreme laxity of the bowels (cold infusion taken), stomach complaints in children Other, allays thirst, all loose conditions, fevers, soothes mucous membranes, vomiting in small children
It is used as a gargle for:
bleeding gums, canker of the mouth, dissolving tartar on the teeth, inflammation of the mouth, sore throat, ulcers of the mouth,
Externally it is used as a wash for:
burns, proud flesh, scalds, skin rashes, sores, ulcers, wounds
and as a poultice combined with Slippery Elm for:
burns, cleansing wounds, promoting healing, removing proud flesh, scalds
bleeding gums, canker of the mouth, dissolving tartar on the teeth, inflammation of the mouth, sore throat, ulcers of the mouth,
Externally it is used as a wash for:
burns, proud flesh, scalds, skin rashes, sores, ulcers, wounds
and as a poultice combined with Slippery Elm for:
burns, cleansing wounds, promoting healing, removing proud flesh, scalds
Other Uses:
Used in wines and vinegars, Used for dyeing purposes
Used in wines and vinegars, Used for dyeing purposes
