Papaya - a world class meat tenderizer, natural digestive aid, prevents ulcers, and also a soft contact lense cleaner.Healing with Raspberry
Raspberry won’t “erase labor pains,” and it’s no “panacea during pregnancy,” but science has shown it to be of some value for pregnant women.
Pregnancy - In 1941, raspberry emerged from blackberry’s shadow when an animal study published in the British medical journal Lancet showed it contains a “uterine relaxant principle.” Over the next 30 years, several other studies confirmed this finding, and today physicians in England and Europe prescribe a number of raspberry preparations for morning sickness, uterine irritability, and threatened miscarriage. The herb is also included in many herbal pregnancy blends sold in the United States.
Diarrhea - Raspberry leaves contain tannins, which are astringent and help explain its traditional use as a diarrhea treatment.
Intriguing Possibilities - One animal study shows raspberry helps reduce blood sugar (glucose), suggesting possible value in diabetes management.
Another shows raspberry root tannins of value in treating a rare form of cancer.
Rx for Raspberry
For a pleasantly astringent, sweet infusion to treat diarrhea or the discomforts of pregnancy, use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried herb per cup of boiling water. Steep 10 to 15 minutes. Drink as needed.
In a tincture, take ½ to 1 teaspoon up to three times a day. Parents may use dilute raspberry tea cautiously to treat infant diarrhea.