essential oils, iron,
magnesium, malic acid, manganese, pectin,
phosphorus, potassium,
selnium, silicon, sulfur,
tannic acid,
Vitamins:
B1, B3 C, D, and E
Similar to prepairing soil for "Asparagus" you can mix some well rotted compost and manure into the ground before planting.
One teaspoon of the leaf is used per cup of boiling water.Drink cold.1 to 2 cups per day. During pregnancy; steep 1/2 ounce with 1 pint of boiling water 3-5 minutes,drink warm,
1 pint per day.
ROOT BARK: The root bark is used in the proportion of one teaspoonful of chopped root bark per 1 1/2 pints of water;boil down to 1 pint,and administer 1 to 2 ounces cold, 3 or 4 times a day.
has been used in the following:
Antacid Flatulence-Gas Afterpains of childbirth Gastritis
Bronchitis Hemorrhoids
Cankers Labor pains
Childbirth Leucorrhea
Cholera Measles
Colds Menstrual Flow,
Constipation decrease
Coughs Miscarriage
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion
Douche
Dysentary
Eyewash
Female problems
Fevers
There have been five varieties distinguished of this common plant and found north to Alaska,south to New England, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Iowa, and in the west to Arizona.
Tribes such as the Pawnee, Omaha and Dakota used to boil a decoction of black raspberry roots for dysentery. The fruit was listed in the U.S. Pharmacopoeia from 1882 to 1905 as a flavoring.
-decreases profuse menstral flow. Has been used as a preventative for hemorrhaging during labor. Assists labor,makes delivery easier and relieves afterpains. Tones and regulates before,during and after childbirth. Increases and enriches milk for lactation,can be combined with marshmallow tea.
Red Raspberry leaves contain high concentrations of TANNINS, which is most likely responsible for the antinauseant, antivomiting, antidiarrheal, and astringent effects of this plant. A vast literature exists supporting the numerous folkloric claims for this plant.
Various species of Raspberry have been shown to: induce ovulation, relax the uterus, act as a diuretic, stiumulate immunity, Kill Viruses (including herpes), Control glucose-induced high blood sugar, promote insulin production, kill fungi, and stimulate interferon induction.
Raspberry tea is mild and pleasant to taste. Its good for stomach aches and bowel problems in children and for Diarrhea in Babies.
4 tea bags to 5 gal.pail of water
At first I hesitated to suggest this. Then I thought of the many heroic stories that I have heard shepherds share about the lengths they have gone to save a baby lamb or a sick sheep. So I decided to include what I do for my flock as winter wears on and lambing season approaches.
As you have been reading about raspberries you can see how good this is for the female organs and toning the uterus. Something that also can apply to our sheep and especially the yearlings.
Here in Northern Michigan, we have some long cold winters and many below zero mornings and a lot of times, I need to take a gal.or so of hot water out to loosen gate latches or to help break ice in pales. So throwing a few tea bags into a gal. of hot water is no trouble.
In mid. January when the temps fall below zero I am hauling water from the house anyway.
So this is my routine...
I have an old coffee pot that I run clear water through. I put 3 large tea bags in the pot and let the clear water run in and turn the pot off and let this set. When it cools I add this to a 5 gal. pail of water. you can boil the water on stove or even use very HOT tap water.This can also be done the night before. (The sheep don't need it warm but they do like that on a sub-zero morning.) For best results this should be done during gestation. If this is not practicle, then after the rams are removed, but if your going to do this at all, I would suggest at least 8 weeks before lambing.
Other studies show antiviral activity in cell culture against vaccinia virus and strong antiviral activity (in cell culture) against herpes virus II; also soxsackie virus, influenza virus, polio virus I, and reovirus I.