Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus
Habitat: Native to Europe and Asia - naturalized in other temperate regions
Parts Used: Leaf, fruit
- Astringent
- Tonic
Traditional Uses:
- Diarrhea
- Mouth ulcers
- Bleeding gums
- Sore throat
- Dysentary
- Dysmenorrhea
- Uterine tonic
Contraindications: Do not use during pregnancy.
Preparations:
- Tea
- Tincture
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