A gentle and balanced tonic sheet

Appreciated for their rich botanical properties, raspberry leaves are used in herbal teas for comfort, particularly during special periods in women's lives. Their mild, slightly astringent flavor pairs well with other medicinal or floral leaves. They are also incorporated into homemade cosmetic preparations, as decoctions or herbal lotions.

Description

Dark green, slightly fuzzy leaves, cut and dried. Fine to flaky texture, sweet herbaceous odor. Sometimes ribbed or crumpled depending on the artisanal drying method.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Raspberry, raspberry leaf
• Latin name: Rubus idaeus
• Family: Rosaceae
• Part used: Leaves
• Shape: Cut
• Origin: Europe, temperate Asia
• English name: Raspberry leaf
• Name in German: Himbeerblatt
• Name in Spanish: Hoja de frambueso
• Name in Italian: Foglia di lampone
• Name in Arabic: ورقة التوت الأحمر

Main virtues

Raspberry leaves are traditionally consumed as an infusion to support the female cycle, promote digestive comfort, and tone the body. They are also widely used in herbal beauty treatments and homemade herbal baths.

Main constituents

Tannins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, fragarine, vitamin C, minerals.

Use and dosage

• Infusion: 1 tablespoon per 250 ml of simmering water, infuse for 8 to 10 minutes, then filter. Serve hot or warm.
• External decoction: in compress or local bath, according to artisanal practices.
• In mixture: with lemon balm, nettle, lady's mantle or yarrow.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Not recommended without supervision during pregnancy.
• Reserved for professional use due to current legislation.
• Respect the doses and do not prolong use without qualified supervision.

History and origin

An iconic plant of European hedges and clearings, the raspberry bush is renowned for its fruit, but its leaves were equally valuable in folk medicines. Used for their balancing properties, they were part of many domestic herbal teas, often prepared by matriarchs or rural midwives.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: kraft bag, metal box or opaque glass jar.
• Storage: at room temperature, away from light and humidity.
• Shelf life: 18 months after opening.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Network of Herbalists of France
• HerbMed – http://www.herbmed.org

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