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Raspberry Leaves
Family:
Rosaceae |
Latin Name:
Rubus idaeus |
Description
Woody shrub with perennial root and biennial stems up to 5 feet, it is often prickly. Oval leaves have sharply serrated edges and clusters of small, white flowers appear in the upper axils. They are followed by cone-shaped clusters of red berries. Blooms: June-August
Common Uses
Excellent source of vitamin C, as well as vitamins A and B1. It has fever-reducing properties, and has been used to treat and prevent scurvy because of the vitamin C content. Raspberry is also effective for treating nausea.
History
Wild raspberries have been eaten since pre-historic times, and used medicinally for centuries for things like inflammation of the eyes, fever, boils, mouth diseases, dissolving tartar on teeth, and to speed up childbirth.
Products Containing this Ingredient
FLT™ (Flu Tea), VYR Defense™ (formerly Vyren®)
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