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Raspberry leaves were once harvested as intensively as the fruits themselves. Our ancestors knew how useful they actually are and that they can even replace some medicines. In a time when we have all substances available in “instant” form, we forget the power of pure nature that surrounds us. Therefore we will remind you what amazing things the green raspberry leaves hide. They are at their greatest strength in May and during the flowering period. However, they can be harvested until autumn!
Raspberry leaves – every woman’s best friend
They are not just a green ornament, they are full of vitamins – especially the valuable vitamin B12, nutrients and rare organic acids that are literally an elixir of life for our body . Our ancestors used them in the treatment of inflammations of the oral cavity, toothache, skin problems and women could not praise their effects enough in relieving menstrual cramps. Raspberry leaves can also help with stomach pain, feelings of “heaviness” and with diarrhea. Few know, that in urinary tract inflammations they have the same effect as cranberries, flushing bacteria from the urinary tract and acting against their return.
Raspberry leaves were especially useful for women – they can help with painful menstrual cramps and were also once used to facilitate natural childbirth. Raspberry leaves stimulate the uterine muscles, which play a significant role especially in the late stage of pregnancy. In addition, they are a guarantee of beauty and a youthful appearance – decoctions from them were commonly added to baths for “beautiful skin”. Raspberry leaves are also a tremendous aid in the fight against varicose veins. You can find the recipe below.
They are not just a green ornament, they are full of vitamins – especially the valuable vitamin B12, nutrients and rare organic acids that are literally an elixir of life for our body . Our ancestors used them in the treatment of inflammations of the oral cavity, toothache, skin problems and women could not praise their effects enough in relieving menstrual cramps. Raspberry leaves can also help with stomach pain, feelings of “heaviness” and with diarrhea. Few know, that in urinary tract inflammations they have the same effect as cranberries, flushing bacteria from the urinary tract and acting against their return.
Raspberry leaves were especially useful for women – they can help with painful menstrual cramps and were also once used to facilitate natural childbirth. Raspberry leaves stimulate the uterine muscles, which play a significant role especially in the late stage of pregnancy. In addition, they are a guarantee of beauty and a youthful appearance – decoctions from them were commonly added to baths for “beautiful skin”. Raspberry leaves are also a tremendous aid in the fight against varicose veins. You can find the recipe below.
Raspberry leaves have a high content of vitamins A, B, C, E and iron . Thanks to the content of mineral salts and tannins they have similar effects to, for example, aspirin. They also contain substances that are essential for beautiful hair and nails . Women even washed their hair with a decoction of raspberry leaves and had strong, healthy and beautifully shiny hair.
Fresh raspberry leaves are crushed and you can use them as a restorative mask for the face or for inflammation or acne . If you want to amplify the healing effect, wash the mask off with a decoction of raspberry leaves. Raspberry salve – freshly pressed juice from raspberry leaves mixed with pork lard, has been used since time immemorial for swollen, reddened or painful spots on the skin.
Tincture against varicose veins, for a sore stomach, for diarrhea and menstrual pains!
A tincture can be prepared from raspberry leaves, which can be taken for health problems in an amount of 3 ml three times a day. For external use it is applied to the affected area (varicose veins, acne, eczema). It is also excellent as an additive to a bath.
To make it, simply pour alcohol or Alpa over fresh raspberry leaves so that the leaves are always well submerged and the alcohol reaches about 1 cm above them. First wash the leaves thoroughly and cut/score them. Then just put them into a bottle and pour spirits about 1 cm above the leaves. Put the closed bottle in a dark place and let it macerate for 14 days. Stir occasionally. After the infusion period, strain the tincture and store it in a dark container.
Drinking raspberry tea is not recommended for pregnant women until the 34th week of pregnancy – precisely because of stimulation of the uterus, which in the late stage of pregnancy helps during childbirth, but in earlier stages could cause a spontaneous miscarriage.
