Raspberry leaves

Besides the medicinally used herbal mixtures, there arc also the so-called household teas which are preferred by people who are sensitive to coffee or who do not wish to drink a caffeine-containing beverage on a regular basis. Household teas are made up from drugs which, apart from small amounts of tannins, have only aroma substances and possibly also plant acids bramble leaves, raspberry leaves, hibiscus flowers, hips and haws, and apple skins arc frequent components of such teas [4]. 

R. L. Hool recommends equal parts of Centaury and Raspberry leaves in a similar infusion and dosage to above as a tonic for delicate and elderly people. He considers that Centaury "acts particularly upon the heart as a general strengthener." Coffin stresses its value in jaundice. 

Thomson and his immediate successors strongly advised the free drinking of the Raspberry leaves infusion for several months before confinement as an aid to parturition, and it is still much in demand for this purpose. 

Tryptamines may also appear as an oil put onto various herbs, such as parsley, marijuana or red raspberry leaves. Marijuana is probably the best medium, because it is less harsh on the throat and lungs than parsley and because a lot of users like the combination. Some tryptamine enthusiasts object to mixture with pot on the grounds that marijuana detracts from a tryptamine s clarity. Parsley and other herbs can be converted into more neutral carriers by steeping them in water so as to extract most of their aromatic flavoring and then drying the herb. 

Raspberry leaves are also valuable, as they contain many of the fruits nutrients as well. Red raspberry leaves are popular in tea blends, providing a complementary delicate flavor and source of tannins that add tartness and possible antioxidant value to the beverage. Just ten raspberries equal one fruit serving. 

Herbal supplements also have been used to induce labor. The most commonly mentioned agents are evening primrose oil, black haw, black and blue cohosh, and red raspberry leaves. Midwives have been the most common group of clinicians using these agents. Currently, there is no evidence to support the safety and efficacy of herbal agents. ... 

RASPBERRY LEAVES, Rubus idaeus L., family Rosaceae, are stated to possess astringent properties and facilitate child birth. Uteroactivity has been documented in animal studies. It should not be taken during pregnancy unless under medical supervision. 

Beckett, A.H., RW. Belthle, and K.R. Fell. 1954. The active constituents of raspberry leaves a preliminary investigation. /. Pharm. Pharmacol. 6(ll) 785-796. 

Bum, J.H., and E.R. Withell. 1941. A principle in raspberry leaves which relaxes uterine muscle. Lancet 238(6149) 1-3. 

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Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with adenosine, arformoterol, BCG vaccine, capsicum, carbimazole, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, clorazepate, cocoa, erythromycin, eucalyptus, fluvoxamine, halothane, influenza vaccines, mebendazole, methylprednisolone, nilutamide, oral contraceptives, prednisolone, prednisone, rasagiline, raspberry leaf, roxithromycin, St John s wort, torasemide, torsemide... 

Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with alcohol, CNS depressants, MAO inhibitors, mianserin, raspberry leaf... 

Human studies have indicated no adverse effects of raspberry leaf on fetal or maternal health with doses of 2.4 g daily from week 32 until birth in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, and in a retrospective study with women taking one to eight raspberry leaf tablets or one to six cups of raspberry leaf tea daily (Parsons et al. 1999 Simpson et al. 2001). 

An animal study indicated a lengthening of gestation in animals treated with raspberry leaf (Johnson et al. 2009). 

No information on the safety of blackberry or raspberry leaf during lactation was identified in the scientific or traditional literature. While this review did not identify any concerns for use while nursing, safety has not been conclusively established. 

Extracts of raspberry leaf prepared with different solvents (n-hexane, ethyl acetate, chloroform, and methanol) exhibited a relaxant effect on isolated guinea pig ileum. The methanol extract was the most active (Rojas-Vera et al. 2002). 

Studies examining the effects of intravenous administration of raspberry leaf extract to cats and rabbits, and the effects of the same extract on isolated uterine strips from dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, indicated that raspberry leaf toned smooth muscles that were relaxed and relaxed muscles that were contracted (Burn and Withell 1941). 

Raspberry leaf extracts applied to isolated uterine tissue produced a spasmolytic effect (Beckett et al. 1954 ). 

No information on the safety of blackberry or raspberry leaf during lactation was identified. 

Johnson, J.R., E. Makaji, and S. Ho. 2009. Effect of maternal raspberry leaf consumption in rats on pregnancy outcome and the fertility of the female offspring. Reprod. Sci. 16(6) 605. 

Parsons, M., M. Simpson, and T. Ponton. 1999. Raspberry leaf and its effect on labour Safety and efficacy. Aust. Coll. Midwives Inc.]. 12(3) 20-25. 

Simpson, M., M. Parsons, J. Greenwood, and K. Wade. 2001. Raspberry leaf in pregnancy Its safety and efficacy in labor. /. Midwifery Womens Health 46(2) 51-59. 

Raspberry ketone methyl ether. See 4-p-Methoxyphenyl-2-butanone Raspberry leaf extract. See Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) leaf extract Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) leaf extract CAS 84929-76-0 EINECS/ELINCS 284-554-0 Synonyms Raspberry leaf extract Red raspberry leaf extract Rubus idaeus Rubus idaeus extract Rubus idaeus leaf extract Definition Extract of the leaves of the red raspberry, Rubus idaeus Uses Skin conditioner in cosmetics... 

Red raspberry leaf extract. See Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) leaf extract Red RL base. See 2-Methyl-4-nitroaniline Red sage. See Sage (Salvia ofTicinalis)... 

Documented effects Preparations from raspberries improve stomach and intestine function, have antiseptic, analgesic, antipyretic, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-emetic properties, and improve metabolism (Maznev 2004). Extracts of the fruits have antioxidant effects and exhibit antimicrobial properties (Kahkonen et al. 1999 Rauha et al. 2000 Puupponen-Pimia et al. 2001). Components of raspberry leaf extract exhibited relaxant activity in an in vitro gastrointestinal tissue (Rojas-Vera et al. 2002). 

Chemical and spectroscopic evidence has been provided for the structure of 10-epijunenol (308), a new member of the rare c/s-eudesmane group of sesquiter-penoids."" Rosifoliol, a component of the leaf oil of Australian native raspberry (Rubus rosifolius) has been assigned structure (309) on the basis of its spectroscopic... 

Hexenal (leaf aldehyde) is a constituent responsible for the smell of green leafs, ( )-2-octenal a main component of the aroma of raw potatoes ( )-2-nonenal is the organoleptic main constituent of the smell of cucumbers and is found in carot root oil, tomatoes, beef and raspberries 158). ( )-2-Decenal and ( )-2-dodecenal are components of some essential oils, ( )-2-tridecenal is responsible for the bug-like smell of coriander seed oil1S8). 

Leaf undersides with bright orange pustules. Cause Orange rust. This incurable fungal disease appears only on black or purple raspberries, and blackberries. Diseased plants never recover infection spreads quickly to neighboring plants. Dig up and destroy plants as soon as you notice disease symptoms. Install new plantings well away from wild brambles, which are a source of infection. 

Leaves skeletonized. Causes Raspberry sawfly larvae Japanese beetles raspberry fruitworm beetles. The prickly, pale green, V2" larvae of raspberry sawflies usually cluster on leaf undersides. They feed on leaves for up to 2 weeks before descending to the ground, where they pupate and emerge the following spring as adult sawflies. For heavy infestations, handpick larvae or spray with BTK. Or apply pyrethrin sprays. 

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