Red Raspberry Leaf

Raspberry leaf comes from commercial cultivars and hybrids of American and European red raspberry, collectively referred to botanically as Rubus idaeus. The fruit of the plant contains a core seed surrounded by numerous drupelets consisting of fleshy pulp.

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) shrub thrives in full sun but can also be grown in partial shade in a variety of soil types. They are, however, fussy about neighbors and other perennial weeds will invade the harvest aggressively if not managed. Raspberry leaf is harvested between late spring and the middle of summer, typically before the fruit ripens.

The raspberry fruit should be picked when they deepen in color and when they separate from the receptacle with ease.

Raspberry leaf can be infused like tea. A general guideline with dried herb infusions is 1 tsp of dried herb to a cup of water when brewing, but this can be adjusted to taste or to strength desired. 

Formulas & recipes
Most people are familiar with the raspberry plant for its berries, which are rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants. But what most people don’t know is that the raspberry leaf also contains health benefits when ingested. Raspberry leaves contain iron, magnesium, B vitamins and minerals, and other nutrients. There are various ways to consume the benefits of the raspberry leaf, a raspberry leaf tincture recipe would be an easy way to use the herb for a long amount of time. Raspberry leaf tea is also an easy way to receive the benefits from the herb.

2 oz package
How to prepare:

Fruit Tea

Raspberry leaf tea recipe
-Add 1 teaspoon of raspberry leaf to your favorite tea blend
-Pour boiled water over tea blend
-Let steep for 5-7 minutes (depending on tea blend)
- Add honey if desired

The health benefits of Red Raspberry include:

• Iron Rich
• Magnesium
• Vitamin B
• Potent herb for women's health
• Anti-Inflammatory to ease period pain
• Helps regulate hormones and increase fertility