Raspberry leaves: medicinal properties and contraindications

Raspberry is a ripe berry presented in the summer. Its mild taste and bright aroma captivate with its sweetness and juiciness. Unfortunately, the leaves of this shrub remain without proper attention, but in vain. They are very useful for the body and can help in the fight against many diseases. The simplicity of their application and the considerable healing power makes leaflets an important link in maintaining human health.

Chemical composition

The plant itself belongs to shrubs and belongs to the Pink family. It can be found on riverbanks, forest clearings, and most often on garden plots of gardeners. The stems have small spikes, and red berries are pleasing in taste. The leaves are painted dark green in color, below they are whitish and slightly fluffy. They are considered to be the most effective way to treat many diseases. This is due to the beneficial nutrients contained in the composition, which include:

• vitamins of group B, K, A;
• ascorbic acid;
• phosphorus;
• chlorine;
• potassium;
• magnesium;
• calcium;
• iron;
• sulfur;
• copper;
• iodine;
• boron;
• zinc;
• manganese;
• sodium;
• organic acids;
• tannins;
• flavonoids;
• cellulose;
• oxalates;
• salicylates;
• slime;
• resin;
• Sahara;
• pectins.

This list of vitamins and minerals gives the leaves of the plant almost unlimited possibilities in maintaining human health, and from a very early age.

Collection and storage

In order to make a miraculous drink from raspberry leaves, you can just go to any pharmacy and buy already dry parts of the bush there. But it is better to go to the cottage or in the woods and harvest the raw materials yourself, while being sure of the quality of your harvest. When collecting medicinal raw materials, you need to follow the advice of experienced herbalists:

1. The best time to gather is considered to be the first half of June. During this period, the plant forms its leaf part, which means that all useful substances and forces go into leaves, not berries.
2. The process of collecting must be carried out in the early morning, at a time when the dew has already evaporated, and the sun has not warmed up in full force.
3. You should choose healthy upper leaves that do not have any spots and are not "occupied" by insects. By collecting the defective product, you can get poisoning.
4. When collecting raw materials at a summer cottage, it is necessary to make sure that respectable neighbors did not carry out any chemicals on their plants the day before, because otherwise, serious health problems can also occur.
5. When choosing a bush from which leaves will be cut, it is worth paying attention to his health, because a diseased plant will not bring benefits to a person, and even he can die from unnecessary injury.

After the parts of the shrubbery are selected, sorted and washed, they need to be laid out on a piece of cardboard or paper (not newsprint) in a thin layer. This procedure must be done to avoid decay of the leaves. Next, put them under a canopy, hiding from sunlight, because the latter can simply destroy all the miraculous components of the plant. The workpiece must be periodically stirred and turned over.

You can also dry the leaves in the oven at a temperature not exceeding 60 ° C or in a special dryer.

There is another way to dry the raspberry leaf, which will subsequently turn the drink into a fragrant "tea of ​​the gods" - fermentation. The method is quite time-consuming, because each leaflet needs to be processed separately manually. Stages of this method:

1. Carefully sort through the collected greens, getting rid of all suspicious "representatives".
2. Rinse the leaves and put them under the press, while not allowing the complete drying of the product. It usually takes about 10 hours.
3. After partial drying, twist each leaf into a tube with the palms of your hands, then lay in rows in a bowl and cover with a damp cloth, leaving it for 6 to 8 hours in a warm room.
4. Then chop the tubules and finally dry them in the oven at a temperature of 100 ° C for 60 minutes, then reduce the heating to 50 ° C and continue the process until completely dried.

It is recommended to store dry leaflets in linen bags or in cardboard boxes with closed lids. Shelf life is not more than 2 years.

A properly harvested and dried crop of raspberry leaf will help to prepare useful products that will delight both taste and good.

The healing properties of raspberry leaves

Raspberry is considered one of the most valuable berries, but its leaves are no less and even more useful than the fruit itself. The unique substances that make up the composition allow them to have the following effects on the human body:

• increase immunity and resistance to infectious diseases;
• lower cholesterol;
• regulate heart rate;
• reduce fever;
• have a mucolytic effect;
• remove excess fluid;
• normalize brain function;
• increase physical stamina;
• inhibit the aging process;
• have a hemostatic effect;
• accelerate the healing of wounds and ulcers;
• eliminate itching.

These properties are known and studied by science. Meanwhile, the benefits of the leaves do not end there, because they affect different sexes and different age categories in a special way.

For women

For women, plant leaves can become a real lifesaver. They will cope with gynecological diseases such as thrush, ovarian pathologies, relieve fatigue and give strength, strengthen the immune system, and help in the treatment of infertility. In addition, a leaf decoction is recommended by gynecologists during pregnancy. The leaves will help to avoid pain during menstruation, cleanse the face and eliminate rashes, stopping inflammatory processes, restore the body after childbirth, and also prevent the occurrence of malignant neoplasms.

Thus, in order to maintain and maintain women's health, beauty and youth, the beautiful half of humanity should use wonderful leaflets to prepare truly magical elixirs.

For men

The male part of the population can also try to use raspberry leaflets in the fight against prostate diseases, to treat infertility, maintain an erection and increase potency. In addition, men using raspberry remedies can normalize the digestive organs, activate immunity, restore strength, maintain the health of the cardiovascular system and avoid stress.

This is the main effect of the plant part of the shrub on the body of the stronger sex.

During pregnancy

Raspberries, or rather its leaves, are considered a very useful folk remedy, which is recommended to be taken starting from the 35th week of pregnancy. The fact is that the drink increases the tone of the uterus and maintains the elasticity of the walls, thereby preventing the occurrence of gaps in the process of labor. Before this period, you should not take greens, because possible premature birth or miscarriage. Expectant mothers can get rid of toxicosis attacks such as nausea and vomiting, which can easily eliminate drinks made from valuable raw materials.At the same time, in the last weeks of the infant's waiting period, doctors recommend using increased doses of raspberry preparations to facilitate labor and to shorten the time of its course. Also, folic acid contained in the product will help the fetal neural tube to form correctly.

It should also be mentioned that during pregnancy, a woman’s body experiences tremendous stress and stress, and therefore is more susceptible to attack by pathogenic bacteria. Raspberry leaves, however, gently eliminate the effects of stress, strengthen the immune system, protecting it from viruses, help to relieve symptoms faster, and recover when the infection has already made its way. In addition, they will support the cardiovascular system, bone tissue and positively affect the formation of bones and muscles of the fetus.

But before you start to use infusions and decoctions of raspberry leaves, you need to seek help from a specialist who, having studied the course of pregnancy, the health of the mother and the correct development of the baby, will allow you to take the remedy and prescribe the norm necessary for treatment, recovery and nutrition of the body with useful nutrients use.

When breastfeeding

A woman who is breastfeeding her baby should be very responsible in her diet and the drugs she takes during this period so as not to harm the baby. The plant, or rather its leaf part, is allowed for admission to nursing mothers, who must enter them in the diet before the baby is born, namely in the last weeks of pregnancy. In the lactation period, greens will calm the nervous system, enrich the body of mom and baby with useful vitamins and minerals, and repel virus attacks.

Also, in a woman who uses decoctions from this product, the amount of breast milk increases. You can take healthy drinks from raspberry leaves starting from the second or third week after childbirth. But if the baby has a rash or there is a deterioration in well-being, then use should be stopped. Consultation with a specialist about the possibility of taking leaf raspberry decoctions and teas, about their benefits and possible consequences of a negative nature will help to avoid negative consequences and get the benefit and pleasure of herbal infusions.

For kids

Young children really like the sweet raspberries, but kids should also be taught to use aromatic drinks from the leaves of the plant. After all, they are much better at lowering elevated body temperature with a cold, fighting the symptoms of flu and other viruses. They cope with bronchitis, tracheitis, gynecological diseases in girls, strengthen immunity, normalize digestion, help relieve itching and irritation with insect bites, promote the healing of wounds, heal conjunctivitis, stomatitis, soothe the nervous system, activate the brain and saturate the baby’s micro organism - and macronutrients necessary for health.

The use of raspberry greens products pediatricians recommend starting with 8 months as a means of increasing and strengthening the immune system. To reduce body temperature, the product can be given at six months of age. Begin drinking with ½ teaspoon. External use of leaves can be started much earlier. However, for any allergic reactions, you should contact a specialist who is able to evaluate and control the use of such drugs in the future.

Raspberry leaves in folk medicine

In the 1st century A.D. Greeks discovered raspberries and used it only as a medicine. In the VI century, the plant has become a garden.In Russia, they wrote about raspberries only in the 11th century. It was not only used to treat various diseases, but also made healthy tea from the leaves. Since then, the plant and its leaves began to be considered one of the most valuable tools in folk medicine.

Healers and all adherents of alternative methods use raspberry greens to treat:

• sore throats;
• bronchitis;
• tracheitis;
• colds;
• flu
• thrush;
• uterine diseases;
• inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract;
• psoriasis;
• eczema
• blackheads;
• bruises;
• hemorrhoids;
• to cleanse the intestines;
• to remove toxins and toxins;
• stomach ulcers;
• colitis;
• infertility
• decreased potency;
• stomatitis;
• gingivitis;
• conjunctivitis;
• insect bites;
• bleeding
• herpes
• inflammation of the ovaries;
• elevated body temperature;
• depression.

The range of healing effects of leaves is very wide, but the effectiveness of the use of greens from such diseases has been proven by more than one generation of "patients". Doctors still use recipes that have come down to our times from wise ancestors. They are simple, but they can really heal a person:

For colds

Composition:

• Raspberry leaf - 6 tablespoons
• Boiling water - 1 l.

Pour the raw material with boiling water and set aside for 3 hours, then filter with gauze. Means to take 4 times a day in half a glass at a time in a warm state.

For easy delivery

Composition:

• Raspberry Leaves - 1 dessert spoon
• Boiling water - 200 ml.

Combine the components together and insist the composition for half an hour. Then filter the product and let it cool. Take 1-2 cups per day.

From fever

Composition:

• Shredded raspberry leaves and branches - 2 tbsp.
• Boiling water - 200 ml.

Transfer the raw materials into a thermos and add boiling water, then allow to stand for 2 hours. Next, filter the drug. Take the infusion throughout the day with an interval of 3 hours between doses.

From bleeding

Composition:

• Shredded raspberry leaves and branches - 3 tbsp.
• Boiling water - 200 ml.

Transfer the raw materials to a thermos or a vessel with a tight lid for brewing and add boiling water, after which they allow to settle for 15 minutes. Next, filter the tool. Take the infusion four times a day for ½ cup.

From thrush

Composition:

• Raspberry leaves - 1 tablespoon
• Boiling water - 200 ml.

Combine the components together and simmer in a water bath for 10 minutes, after which the product is filtered off and allowed to stand for an hour. This composition is recommended for use for douching and rubbing the genitals.

From bronchitis

Composition:

• Raspberry leaves - 1 tablespoon
• Oregano - 1 tbsp
• Coltsfoot - 1 tbsp
• Honey - 1 tsp
• Boiling water - 200 ml.

Combine the components together, take 1 tbsp. the resulting herbal mixture, add water and insist composition for 5 minutes. Then filter the product and add honey. Take 1-2 cups per day.

For infertility treatment

Composition:

• Raspberry leaves - 1 tablespoon
• Red clover - 1 tbsp
• Boiling water - 200 ml.

Stir the components together, take 1 tsp. the resulting collection, add water and insist the composition for 10 minutes. Then filter the tool. Replace the usual black or green tea with such a drink. The course of treatment can last up to 4 months, after which it is necessary to interrupt for 14 days and repeat again.

From renal colic

Composition:

• Raspberry Leaves - 20 g.
• Birch leaves - 100 g.
• Cuff Sheet - 10 g.
• Dried leaf - 10 g.
• Boiling water - 5 l.

Mix the components together, combine with boiling water and insist the composition for 60 minutes. Then filter the product and add it to the bathroom, the water temperature of which should vary from 35 to 38 ° C.

With heavy menstrual flow

Composition:

• Raspberry leaves - 1 tablespoon
• Strawberry leaves - 1 tbsp.
• Yarrow - 1 tbsp.
• Goose cinquefoil - 1 tbsp.
• Oak bark - 1 tablespoon
• Boiling water - 200 ml.

Mix the components with each other, take 1 tbsp. herbal harvest and pour boiling water over it. Put this drug in heat for 6 hours. Then put the product on the stove and boil it over low heat from the moment of boiling the liquid for 15 minutes.During cooking, the dishes should be covered with a lid. Then filter the broth with gauze and cool a little. The drug is advised to take 1 glass per day for 7 days.

To restore ovarian function

Composition:

• Raspberry leaves - 3 tablespoons
• Currant leaf - 1 tbsp.
• Boiling water - 500 ml.

Mix the components together, add water and leave for about 15 minutes, then filter. Drink 3 times a day for 1/2 cup. Such recipes do not require a lot of time for cooking, but they will bring quite quick and long-awaited help.

Types of healing compounds

In order for the leaves of the raspberry bush to benefit and be able to get rid of the disease, they prepare various teas, tinctures, decoctions and infusions. Also for external use, an ointment created on the basis of a plant is made. The cooking process takes little time, but the benefits of such funds are enormous.

Infusion

Infusions have a very wide range of effects on humans. They are taken to treat almost all diseases that a leaf of a plant can rid of. Experts prescribe such a remedy for the treatment of psoriasis and various diseases of the skin, normalization of the digestive tract, strengthening immunity, restoring skin elasticity, with gynecological pathologies, tonsillitis, inflammation of the stomach, hemorrhoids. The potion is consumed both internally and externally.

The classic version of the preparation of the infusion is as follows:

• Dry raspberry leaf - 10 g;
• Boiling water - 200 ml.

Pour boiling water over the grass and leave for 40 minutes. Next, the tool is filtered through a gauze layer and then used, depending on the diagnosis and prescription dose.

Tincture

This product is used both internally and lubricates inflammation on the skin from insect bites to relieve irritation and eliminate itching. The tool is recommended to be taken to increase and strengthen the body's immune system, as well as as a disinfectant.

Preparing tincture is easy. There are many different recipes, but the most popular and easiest is the following.

Ingredients:

• Raspberry leaves - 1 tablespoon with the top.
• Vodka - 100 ml.

Combine the leaves with vodka in a darkened glass vessel, cork with a lid and remove in cool and dark for 10 days. During this time, shake the composition with an interval of once every two days. After the time has passed, filter the tincture and put it in the refrigerator for storage. Take this product before meals 3 times a day for 1 teaspoon. Also, tincture can be used for compresses and disinfection of skin lesions.

Decoction

Decoctions, like infusions, have a positive effect on health, acting on almost all systems of human life. Healers claim that daily use of the decoction helps to strengthen immunity, get rid of headaches, eliminate bowel problems, reduce the risk of tracheitis, eliminate joint pain, smooth out skin, eliminate skin rashes, speed up the healing process of wounds and burns, cure inflammation of the appendages and other gynecological problems. The classic recipe for the decoction does not provide any difficulties.

Composition:

• Dry raspberry leaf - 20 g.
• Boiling water - 400 ml.

Combine the plant part with boiling water and put the container on low heat. After boiling, boil the product for 8 minutes. Then immediately strain the broth through cheesecloth and cool. Such a composition should be taken 60 minutes before meals 3 times a day, drinking 1 glass at each dose. It is worth noting that the beneficial qualities of the drink disappear after 2 days, so it is better to cook a fresh broth every time.

Tea

Tea from raspberry leaves can completely replace the usual tea drink, bringing much more benefits and surprising with its taste and rich aroma. The tool will help to cope with increased body temperature, weakened immunity, the common cold, disturbances in the cardiovascular system, increased irritability and irritability, sleep disturbances, digestive disorders, inflammation in the oral cavity, bleeding, and female periodic pain. Tea is pleasant to drink and easy to prepare.

Composition:

• 1 tspdry raspberry leaf.
• 200 ml of boiling water.
• 1 tsp honey.

Pour boiling water over raspberry greens and let it brew for no more than 15 minutes. Then strain the drink and add honey. The average daily dose that does not cause negative consequences is not more than 2 cups of tea per day. The best time for admission is morning and evening hours.

Ointment

For external use from insect bites, elimination of skin rashes, wound healing, ointment is often used, in which raspberry leaves are present.

Composition:

• Fresh raspberry leaves - 1 tbsp.
• Vaseline - 2 tbsp.

Rinse the leaves of the plant and grind in a mortar after the water drains. Then add vaseline to the mass and mix thoroughly. After that, transfer the product to a glass jar and store it in the refrigerator.

There is another way to prepare a healing ointment.

Composition:

• Fresh raspberry leaves.
• Fat.

Rinse the leaves of the bush, mash in a mortar and squeeze the juice out of them using gauze. Next, take one part of the resulting liquid and combine with 4 parts of fat. Mix thoroughly and remove the ointment into a glass vessel, which must be stored in a cool place (refrigerator).

So, all the tools that are made from the leaf part of the plant are quite simple to prepare. Nevertheless, the benefits of using various types of herbal remedies cannot be overestimated or exaggerated.

Application in cosmetology

Raspberry leaf has proven itself not only in the medical industry, but also in the cosmetology. It is part of numerous cosmetic preparations aimed at preserving and maintaining natural beauty and youth. The plant fights imperfections of the skin, eliminates acne, restores skin elasticity and firmness, evens out the color of the epidermis, and also rejuvenates. In addition, the leaves help strengthen the hair, restoring their natural shine and strength. Such funds do not have to be bought at the store. You can stock up on berry greens, add a few simple and familiar components to it, and make masks and conditioners at home yourself.

Against blackheads

Composition:

• Shredded fresh raspberry leaf - 1 tbsp.
• Butter - 2 tbsp.

Combine the components and mix thoroughly. Apply the composition every morning for 14 days.

Anti-inflammatory

Composition:

• Raspberry leaves - 1 tablespoon
• Boiling water - 20 tbsp.

Combine the ingredients and let it brew for 20 minutes. After that, moisten a tissue napkin in a warm and strained infusion and put it on your face. Leave on for 10 minutes, then moisten the tissue again and apply to the skin. Repeat the whole procedure 3 times. The duration of the course is 25 days, while in the first half of the cycle it is necessary to repeat the application of the drug every day, and in the second half - once every two days.

Rinse aid

Composition:

• Dry raspberry leaf - 40 g.
• Boiling water - 800 ml.

Combine the leaves with boiling water in an enameled bowl and put on low heat. After boiling, boil the product for 8 minutes. Then strain the rinse aid through cheesecloth and allow to cool. Rinse hair with shampoo after shampooing.

Raspberry Acne

Composition:

• Dry raspberry leaf - 10 g.
• Boiling water - 200 ml.

Combine the grass with boiling water and leave for about 40 minutes. Next, filter the agent through a gauze layer, then pour into a glass vessel or pour it into special ice molds and freeze.

A liquid composition is recommended to wipe the face every morning, and ice cubes can massage the skin immediately after waking up, bringing it into tone and also eliminating annoying acne. In addition, this tool will help even out complexion.

Can rabbits be given raspberry leaves

Not only do people like to enjoy berries and fruits, and not only they can benefit from raspberry leaves. For example, healthy greens can also help rabbits cope with a lack of nutrients and minerals, increase appetite, strengthen immunity, and lower temperature. For feeding fluffy animals, fresh, washed, but completely dry and slightly withered leaves are suitable, which veterinarians and breeders recommend mixing with other herbs and twigs. Such a treat can be introduced already from the month of age of the pet, while there are no special restrictions on use.

Cooking Application

In cooking, raspberry leaves are not widespread enough, unlike the fruits of this plant. Teas are mainly made from the leaf portion, and they are also used to prepare pickles and marinades, as a flavoring seasoning for rice, meat dishes, in sauces and soups, as a decoration for desserts - cakes and ice cream.

Unfortunately, there are not so many recipes where raspberry leaf is used as one of the ingredients, but those who dared to add the product to the main composition of dishes, were delighted with an interesting combination of a new taste and aroma.

Raspberry rice

Ingredients:

• 30 g of fresh raspberry leaves.
• 1 tbsp sour cream.
• 45 g of rice.
• Carrot.
• Salt.
• 1 cup of hot water.

Cooking method:

1. Rinse and cut the leaves of the plant. Rinse the rice.
2. Grate the carrots with a coarse grater.
3. Lay the leaves in the dishes at the bottom, then pour rice, and on top - carrots.
4. Add water, salt and put on the stove. Cooking time from the moment of boiling is about 15 minutes.
5. After turning off the gas and let the rice brew for half an hour. Arrange the dish in portions and season with sour cream.

Sweet soup

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp fresh chopped raspberry leaves.
• 1 cup rice.
• 3 tbsp margarine.
• 2 tbsp raisins.
• 2 liters of hot water.
• Salt.

Cooking method:

1. At the preliminary stage, soak the rice, and then transfer it to the pan, where to attach the hot water. Boil until boiling.
2. Then add raisins and again wait until the liquid boils.
3. Then put raspberry leaves in a bowl, cover and let stand for 20 minutes. When serving, add margarine.

These recipes will help to cook already familiar dishes in an unusual way, introducing new flavoring and aromatic colors.

Contraindications

Raspberry leaf has a number of useful properties. Its use is recommended in case of various diseases not only by representatives of alternative medicine, but also by official one. The product is great for any gender and safe at any age. But, unfortunately, the berry greens have a number of contraindications:

• I and II trimesters of pregnancy;
• chronic constipation;
• gout;
• nephritis;
• asthma;
• nasal polyp;
• individual intolerance.

With these deviations, doctors do not recommend using products prepared on the basis of raspberry leaf, but they advise you to consult a specialist before starting to take greens, even if there are no contraindications, minimizing possible negative health effects.

Thus, the summer raspberry bush is able not only to give sweet and beloved red berries to everyone, but also to maintain health with the help of its green crown. A leaf of a plant collected in the summer, having absorbed all the useful substances and recharged with the power of sunlight, will help a person restore lost health, maintain strength and prolong youth and beauty. That is why you should definitely try to brew fragrant tea from raspberry leaves, which will give strength, heal from diseases and will delight you with a bright summer taste.

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