Here I go again about one of those oft ignored parts of a plant. Just like strawberry and grape leaves, raspberry leaves have many medicinal benefits. They can be eaten raw or cooked into food but the most common way they are used is in the form of an herbal infusion. That is what I do with mine. I dehydrate the leaves and add them to my special herbal tea blend that we drink throughout the year.
Those who know a bit about the benefits know they are good for pregnancy, increasing lactation in nursing mothers, and other women's health issues including easing symptoms of PMS and endometriosis. However, they are also good for men's reproductive health. They even boost fertility in both men and women.
But that is NOT all! Even children can benefit from them!
The leaves are high in vitamin C and Magnesium. They also contain vitamins E, A, and B complex, and minerals including selenium (one of those big ones needed by those with low thyroid production), potassium, phosphorus, and manganese.
They have been used to treat canker and cold sores, stomach ailments, skin problems including burns and eczema, and for irrigating sores.
And of course, let us not forget the other big benefit of growing this plant, the delicious red berries that are high in antioxidants and also have anti-inflammatory properties!
Hope you enjoyed this post and will start making use of those leaves as well as that lovely fruit! Take care all and God bless! ~Heidi
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