- very useful plant, and not only its fruits, but even the leaves are famous for their healing properties. Every person at least once in his life tried tea from the leaves of the berry. It is not only a favorite component of famous folk recipes, it is also used in medicine.

Our article will introduce you to all the beneficial properties that this plant has, and also tell you how to use raspberries for medicinal purposes.

Medicinal properties and contraindications

This berry has long been used to treat colds caused by various viruses and infections. HER greenery has an antipyretic effect and stimulates sweating, which allows you to effectively fight colds and inflammatory diseases upper respiratory tract. Decoctions and teas have immunostimulating properties and are excellent tool during the season of viral epidemics and flu.

And although decoctions can be used by almost everyone age groups, for some categories there are still contraindications. These include: pregnant women up to 34 weeks of pregnancy (there is an opinion that raspberry decoctions can provoke premature tribal activity), as well as people who suffer from constipation (this condition can worsen).

Benefits of raspberry leaves

Do you think the main healing properties found in berries? But no, the main strength is in the green. They contain this active substance as salicylate, which is present in the composition of antipyretics. Therefore, the infusion is effective at temperature. Greens also contain substances such as fructose and glucose, which are necessary for vital energy person. The organic acids contained in the composition contribute to the normalization metabolic processes in organism. Fatty acid — good prevention atherosclerosis, folic acid is an assistant in gynecological diseases, ascorbic acid is necessary for the prevention of colds.

Contraindications and harm of raspberry leaves

Assessing the benefits and harms, it can be noted that the percentage of contraindications to their use is minimal. These include:

• individual intolerance(the occurrence of allergic reactions);
• constipation (there is a suspicion that infusions can aggravate this condition);
• pregnancy of the first two trimesters (there is a risk of premature birth).

The use of raspberry leaves in traditional medicine

There are quite a few ways to prepare and consume raspberry leaves. The most popular drinks are tea, decoction and infusion. Which recipe to use is up to you.

Teas and infusions, as mentioned above, are extremely beneficial for women's health because the leaves contain folic acid. Consider the plant in terms of useful properties and contraindications for women.

Let's start with contraindications, there are fewer of them, perhaps the only contraindication is pregnancy in the first and second trimesters. But this applies only to leaves, but raspberry fruits for pregnant women are very useful, since folic acid, which is in the berries, is necessary for full development child.

Well, now about the advantages:

• decoctions of raspberries, and it is advisable to use the berry itself for women who have problems with conception;
• infusions lead to normal menstrual cycle, relieve pain during menstruation;
• helps with endometriosis; supports the work of the adrenal glands during menopause.

Tea

We were convinced that the berry has a huge number of advantages, now the only thing left is to learn how to brew tea from its leaves. It's simple, you need to put one teaspoon of crushed dry raw materials on a cup and pour boiling water over it. Let it steep for 15 minutes and health drink ready!

Decoction

For colds, prepare a decoction. To do this, take 10 g of crushed leaves and pour 250 ml of boiling water, cover and leave for 30 minutes. Then strain and take 50 grams of decoction 3 times a day.

During pregnancy

As for the use of decoctions of raspberry leaves during pregnancy, it is undesirable to use them in the first and second trimester - this can provoke premature birth. But starting from 34-35 weeks of pregnancy, infusions and teas will be very useful: they alleviate the general condition, relieve nausea, strengthen the uterine muscles.

Tea from raspberry leaves before childbirth should be consumed daily for 3-4 glasses a day - its use will contribute to the tone of the uterus and childbirth is more likely to be much faster and more painless.

When to harvest and how to dry raspberry leaves?

So that, if necessary, you can always prepare medicinal gulls, you need to prepare this plant in advance. Best time for collection May-July, that is, the flowering period of the bush. It is at this time that they accumulate the most high quantity useful substances.

Freshly harvested raw materials contain a large number of moisture, which means that they must be dried well before harvesting. If this is not done, the raw material will begin to deteriorate. It is best to lay them out on a clean cloth in the shade where there is very good air ventilation, stirring them occasionally. It is not recommended to dry them in the sun and in the oven - this threatens the complete disappearance of medicinal properties.

When everything is done, it remains to process the resulting raw materials - to ferment.
Fermentation of raspberry leaves takes place in the following way: they need to be twisted into tubes, put in an enamel bowl, covered with a damp cloth and left for 8-12 hours to ripen. To understand what happened, smell them, they should have a fruity aroma.

After fermentation, finely cut the twisted tubules and carefully place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in an oven preheated to 100 degrees for about an hour. That's basically it.

Raspberry diseases and their treatment

Unfortunately, sometimes the plant itself needs help too. Bush diseases include the following:

• didimella - characterized by the appearance brown spots on annual raspberry bushes, later tubercles form there, which then crack. As a treatment, it is recommended to spray these areas, and the whole plant as a whole, with Bordeaux liquid in the spring;
• infectious chlorosis - characterized by a strong yellowing of the crown closer to the middle of summer. First, yellowing occurs along the veins, then spreads to the entire leaf area. Berries on such bushes dry up before they ripen. effective treatment with this disease has not yet been found, it is recommended to eliminate the affected bush;
• bushiness - a large number of thin shoots appear that grow from one section of the rhizome. The height of such branches is not more than 15 cm, and the greenery on them is very small size. Poor fruiting, or no fruiting at all. Efficient Solution of this problem will uproot the diseased bush and burn it.

Why do raspberry leaves turn yellow and curl?

If they began to turn yellow, then infectious chlorosis is not always the reason. In some cases, root cancer is the cause of yellowness.
With root cancer, many small branches grow from the rhizome that do not bear fruit, and blisters form on the root itself. To protect healthy bushes, it is necessary to uproot diseased shoots and not plant anything in this place for 8 years.

If raspberry leaves began to curl, most often the reason for this is a lack of trace elements. In this case, it is necessary to fertilize the soil with ash or boric acid. They can also curl when the plant is affected by a fungal disease - anthracnose. But then not only twisting is observed, but also the appearance of gray spots on them. In this case, it is necessary to get rid of the diseased branches, and treat the healthy ones with a solution of Bordeaux mixture.

Her positive sides can be listed for a very long time. Growing a shrub is quite simple and even an amateur can do it. In addition to the excellent taste of fresh fruits, the fruits are frozen and ground with sugar, jam and compotes are made. All these berry delicacies are not only very tasty, but also extremely healthy. But few people know that raspberry leaves have no less useful properties than its fruits.

Biochemical composition

The leaves of this are a real storehouse of vitamins and minerals. They contain ascorbic and folic acid, astringents, vitamins A, C, PP, E and K, flavonoids, salicylates, antioxidants. In addition, they contain fiber, lactic acid, sugar, resins and antioxidants. Also present high content mineral salts.

Did you know? Due high content acids, raspberry infusions and teas help relieve hangovers.

There is a high content of trace elements such as iodine, copper, magnesium, iron, potassium, manganese, sodium, phosphorus and calcium. Such a rich composition of raspberry leaves causes them beneficial features and virtually no contraindications.

What's the use?

In addition to the well-known anti-inflammatory and diaphoretic action, this plant is endowed with many more useful properties. Fresh raspberry leaves speed up the healing process and are used in.
A decoction of raspberry leaves is able to resist indigestion, disruption gastrointestinal tract, effective for diarrhea, colds and bronchitis.

Rinsing with a decoction of this medicinal plant used for angina and conjunctivitis. Compresses and lotions are made for bruises and hemorrhoids. Also, various drinks based on this plant are shown with a number of gynecological diseases and also in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Important! Pregnant women should use raspberry decoction with caution up to 35 weeks, since the substances that make up foxes can cause uterine tone.

Also, a decoction of this dried plant is an excellent immunostimulant and is widely used to prevent colds.
During the spread of SARS, raspberry leaf tea should be introduced into the diet, which is shown even to children, the drink will bring maximum benefit and no harm.

Application of raspberry leaves

Classical medicine recognizes the benefits and popularity of this plant, it is a component of many medicines. However, it is worth noting that wide application and earned great popularity thanks to affordable, folk ways treatment with her.
Raspberry leaves are widely used in the fight against many diseases, due to their high medicinal properties and almost minimal contraindications.

In folk medicine

The range of application of "raspberry drugs" is incredibly wide. Via natural product many diseases can be prevented and cured.

They drink to normalize body temperature, with colitis and gastritis. To prepare it, you will need 20 g of dry leaves and 2 glasses of water, the saucepan is placed on the fire, boiled for 5-7 minutes. After cooling, the broth must be filtered. Drink a drink 3 times a day.
Appointed to improve performance of cardio-vascular system, as a hemostatic agent, as an immunostimulant, as well as for diarrhea and disorders of the stomach and intestines. This tea is effective in relieving joint pain and inflammation.

noted good result in the fight against diseases reproductive system. In order to brew such tea, you need to take 1 tablespoon of dried leaves and pour 300 g of boiling water. Then the drink should be allowed to infuse for 10-15 minutes.

The infusion is used for gargling with sore throat and for compresses for conjunctivitis. For baths and douching with various female diseases. Inside the drink is used for rashes and many skin diseases even such as psoriasis. To prepare the infusion, grind 10 g of dry raspberry leaves and pour 200 ml of water. The mixture should be infused for 30-40 minutes. Then it is filtered and taken depending on the diagnosis.

Did you know? Based on raspberry leaves, you can make an amazing liquor, which, when used wisely, is incredibly healthy. To do this, take 200 fresh leaves and 50 raspberries, 1.5 kg of sugar, 1 teaspoon citric acid and 1 liter of vodka.

In cosmetology

Raspberry is considered a berry of beauty and women's health. Therefore, it is widely used in cosmetology. With abundant rashes and acne, a decoction of raspberries is used, it helps to cleanse the skin and restore its smoothness and even color.
Also, cosmetologists note high efficiency masks from fresh raspberry leaves. For its preparation, the leaves are crushed into gruel and applied in an even layer on the face. In order to strengthen hair, accelerate their growth, simply rinse them regularly after washing with raspberry decoction.

Contraindications

Raspberry leaves, in addition to useful properties, have a number of contraindications. Before you start taking them, be sure to consult your doctor. It is undesirable to drink drinks based on raspberry leaves for people suffering from gout.
Despite the astringent properties, care should be taken when using such drugs for chronic diarrhea.

In no case should you combine preparations based on raspberry leaves with aspirin, due to the similarity of the composition of these medicines, you can cause an overdose or heavy bleeding. And of course, you should not resort to "raspberry treatment" with individual intolerance.

Where, when and how to collect leaves

In order to prepare healing material, you need to know some of the nuances of collecting, harvesting and storing. Young leaves should be collected before the flowering of the shrub ends, that is, in May-June.
They must be healthy, the color must be green, uniform, without dots and burn marks. The time of day for collection also plays a role, it is necessary to catch the moment when the dew has already disappeared, and the heat has not yet arrived, optimal period from 10 am to 11 am.

But at first glance, such an unpretentious grass as raspberry leaves actually has a number of the most unique properties especially for women. She is high nutritional value And delicate taste, somewhat reminiscent of good black tea, but without the caffeine content.
Why raspberry leaf?
Most often, this herb is associated with pregnancy - and not with a simple one: it perfectly strengthens and tones the walls of the uterus, and has an extremely beneficial effect on the entire female reproductive system. However, raspberry leaves are incredibly beneficial for women of all ages in any period of life.
This plant contains a high percentage of magnesium, iron and B vitamins, which relieve, for example, pregnant women from nausea, leg pain and provide a calm deep sleep. Specific combination nutrients, as already noted, is extremely beneficial for the entire reproductive system of a woman, as well as for the health of the female genital organs. Raspberry leaves strengthen muscle tissue the uterus and the entire hip area, so that childbirth proceeds noticeably easier and faster.
Due to the content of tannins, raspberry leaves have astringent properties: this has a calming effect on organs and tissues, both externally and during internal application. Lotions from strong tea from raspberry leaves will relieve pain and burning sensation after sunburn, unbearable itching with eczema and other skin diseases. Rinsing with infusion or decoction of raspberry leaves heals the gums and eliminates the symptoms of gingivitis.
The high content of vitamin C makes raspberry leaf tea easy indispensable tool for the treatment of colds, as well as an excellent energy drink. Based on it, you can prepare a wonderful tonic natural drink that will give strength and vigor. And note - without caffeine and harmful chemical substances, which are contained in energy drinks popular with young people, which monstrously destroy health.
Raspberry leaf tea is one of the most important drinks for, endure and give birth healthy child. It facilitates manifestation premenstrual syndrome, and contributes successful conception- for both women and men. Many women take raspberry leaf tea during pregnancy and report many positive effects. Of course, before taking any herbal tea, a pregnant woman should first consult a doctor.
For centuries, raspberry leaves have been used to treat various sores and skin lesions, herpes, gingivitis in people of all ages, anemia, pain and cramps in the legs, diarrhea, morning sickness(toxicosis) in pregnant women, and also used as a uterine relaxant. Results from one study suggested that drinking raspberry leaf tea reduced the likelihood of artificial membrane rupture, caesarean section, vacuum childbirth and the use of surgical forceps during childbirth. Therefore, the benefits of raspberry leaf tea are now scientifically justified. However, we emphasize once again that before drinking any herbal tea, not only from raspberry leaves, a pregnant woman should first consult a doctor.
Raspberry leaves, as noted, are extremely useful not only for pregnant women. They reduce the intensity of secretions during heavy periods, and spasms; during menopause, they support the coordinated work of the adrenal glands, stimulating the synthesis of estrogens, as well as hormones that protect bones! How to make tea from raspberry leaves
For every 200 ml of boiling water, 1 teaspoon-1 tablespoon of raspberry leaves is taken. Pour the grass, cover the container with a lid and let it brew for 5-10 minutes. You can add some mint. For those who suffer from infertility and wish to become pregnant, daily allowance– 3-5 cups of tea per day. The same amount of tea is acceptable for already pregnant women. Great option will completely replace any teas, and especially coffee, with raspberry leaf tea. is one of the enemies of women who have been diagnosed with infertility and who still dream of becoming pregnant.
In a slightly higher concentration, this tea can be brewed and consumed during menstruation to relieve pain, PMS symptoms, plentiful menstrual bleeding and for the treatment of infertility. Strongly brewed tea can also be used externally to treat various skin lesions. During the summer, you can enjoy a drink made from fresh raspberry leaves. Use this time to prepare this miraculous and very female grass on the winter period, especially since raspberries grow on almost every personal plot. Be healthy!

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Probably, there is no person whom mother would not drink tea with in childhood. raspberry jam for the treatment of colds. This berry is not only a favorite delicacy, but also a real healer. Few people know that raspberry leaves have no less beneficial properties. Raspberry leaves are a real storehouse of vitamins.

Raspberry leaves contain:

• tannins and astringents;
• acids - malic, succinic, lactic;
• flavonoids;
• salicylate, similar in action to aspirin;
• macro-and microelements, phosphorus, potassium, iodine, manganese, calcium, magnesium;
• resins and mucus.

Raspberry leaves for colds

Raspberry leaves contain much more vitamin C than berries, so they are very effective in the treatment of stomatitis, laryngitis, colds, high temperature and flu.

Usually used teas and tinctures made from raspberry leaves. Raspberry leaf tea stimulates sweating, helps relieve fever. Tea is prepared as follows: 10 grams of crushed dry leaves are poured into a glass of boiling water. Then insist about 20 minutes and filter. It is necessary to drink during a cold in a hot form. In addition, this infusion is very useful to gargle.

When coughing, tracheitis and bronchitis, the following solution is prepared: pour 4 teaspoons of leaves with 2 cups of boiling water and let it brew for 10 minutes, strain and drink half a cup 4 times a day.

Raspberry leaves for the treatment of female diseases

Use when uterine bleeding, inflammatory processes, infertility, to facilitate labor pains, increase the tone of the uterus. With severe bleeding, 3 tablespoons of leaves are brewed, insisted for 15 minutes, taken 3-4 times during the day.

Raspberry leaves help with thrush very well: 3 tablespoons of dry raw materials are poured with a glass of boiling water and incubated for 10 minutes in a water bath. Strain and use as a douche.

Often medicine combined with other herbs. For example, when heavy menstruation the following collection will help: 1 tablespoon of collection from equal parts of raspberry leaf, oak bark, goose cinquefoil and strawberries, pour a glass of boiling water, leave for about 6 hours. Then boil over low heat for about 15 minutes under the lid. Strain and take 250 milligrams a day.

Collection from raspberry leaves for infertility

1 teaspoon of crushed raw clover and raspberry leaves insist in a glass of boiling water for 10 minutes. Taken as a tea, 150 milligrams per day, for 3-4 months. After you need to take a break of 2 weeks.

But, despite the medicinal properties, raspberry leaves also have contraindications during pregnancy. It is necessary to use funds with them only after consultation with a gynecologist. You can not use a decoction before the 34th week of pregnancy, as it can cause premature birth.

For skin diseases

You can treat acne, rash, eczema with dried and fresh raw materials. From raspberry leaves, you can prepare an ointment for the treatment skin diseases. The ointment is prepared from one part of the juice of the leaves and 4 parts butter. It turns out a greasy cream that must be applied to sore spot at night and wash off in the morning.

And if at the same time you use tea from the leaves inside and as a decoction for washing, then the effect will be stronger. Even in the old days, raspberry leaf juice was used as a rejuvenating agent for facial skin.

For diseases of the digestive tract

Infusion of leaves improves digestion, appetite, relieves heaviness and heartburn. A glass of boiling water pour 2 tablespoons of the collection of raspberry leaves. Infuse for about an hour and apply 3 times a day for a third of a glass, after meals.

To remove toxins and bile acids the following decoction is prepared from the body: 2 tablespoons of dry crushed leaves are poured into 400 ml of boiling water. Insist and filter, drink 100-150 ml per day.

To increase immunity, make a tincture of 5 tablespoons of dry raw materials and 100 milligrams of vodka. Insist for about 3 weeks, shaking daily. Then filtered and taken 1 teaspoon per day. The same tincture lubricates places from insect bites.

Also folk healers claim that raspberry heals headache, calms the nerves, treats polyarthritis and rheumatism, herpes, conjunctivitis, renal colic.

Contraindications for use

• cannot be used on early dates pregnancy due to the threat of miscarriage;
• raspberry leaf preparations cannot be used simultaneously with aspirin;
• not accepted at chronic constipation due to binding properties raspberries.

It is important to properly collect and prepare the drug. Collect, as a rule, still young leaves, when they are full of useful properties - in the period from late May to early June.

It is necessary to choose high-quality raw materials not damaged by pests and not treated with chemicals. Collected in dry weather, usually in the middle of the day, when there is no more dew. Never take leaves from only one branch. Otherwise, the bush will not produce a crop.

Dry in a shady, well-ventilated place. During drying, it is necessary to stir the raw material so that it does not rot and dries well. Ready raw materials are used for two years.

It so happened that raspberry leaves, known since childhood delicious berries, are used less often for treatment, more and more are used fresh berries and jam, not only as a dessert, but also for the prevention of health, youth and beauty.

Fresh and dried leaves of a shrub have no less spectrum useful qualities. Experienced healers recommend using them to maintain immunity in good shape.

They are able to cope with any manifestations of acute respiratory diseases, problems of the gastrointestinal tract, skin ailments, such as acne and eczema.

In addition to being used by the people, raw materials are also widely used in pharmaceuticals, because they contain a huge amount of amino acids, beneficial vitamins and minerals that have a beneficial effect on human health. Today, the article deals with the use of the medicinal properties of the leaves of the berry bush and their health benefits, especially for the female body.

Raspberry leaves medicinal properties and contraindications

Speaking about the leaves, as a medicinal raw material, I would like to emphasize which substances are contained in their composition. When collecting, it must be borne in mind that the amount of healing components is directly related to the place where the bush grows, on what soil and with what light intensity.

What chemical components are included in the composition of the green mass of the shrub

The chemical composition of the leaves is rich in various components:

Vitamins. C, E, the level of which in the body doctors traditionally associate with general condition human immunity.

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Potassium, magnesium and iodine . They are responsible not only for the work of the heart muscle and pancreas, iodine is a direct participant in the prevention of atherosclerosis of blood vessels.

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flavonoids, performing protective function for cells, intracellular structures and membranes from ultraviolet irradiation and radiation.

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fiber, contributing to the formation of a healthy balance of microflora in the intestines, restoring its work and thereby increasing immunity.

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Folic acid and quercetin . These substances can stop severe bleeding when applied externally. In this regard, raspberries are in no way inferior to plantain.

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manganese, whose role for the body has long been studied. Its benefits are invaluable, it is an indispensable element in the work nervous system, because without its participation, neurotransmitters that transmit impulses from one cell to another cannot be synthesized. And among the people, a remedy for inducing artificial vomiting is widely known, when a person drinks a decoction from a large concentration of raspberry leaves (but this is from an overdose).

tannins or "astringents", which favor the work of the intestines and help to avoid its disorders, and have hemostatic qualities.

organic acids, which play a significant role in metabolic processes body and affect the breakdown and absorption of fats, carbohydrates and proteins, maintain acid-base balance, increase the separation of bile and juice and are excellent antiseptics.

Medicinal properties of leaves

Doctors claim that the substances in this raw material allow the production of profuse sweating combined with the effect of lowering the heat in case of a cold.

This property is the main field of application of raw materials from the leaves, and its effect is due to the content of sacylates. Their effect is similar to aspirin, only here the compound is natural, not synthetic, and without those harmful effects that this medicine has on the stomach. Therefore, with the help of this raw material, it is possible to reduce body heat and provide an anesthetic effect if there is no aspirin at home.

It manifests itself quite noticeably, the anti-inflammatory effect in the treatment and expectorant, which traditional medicine has adopted and recommends using these properties to cure not only respiratory diseases, but also infectious ones.

Promotes the removal of sputum from the lungs, which increases their value during the period of colds. Plain raspberry tea serves well prophylactic from respiratory infections.

The immunostimulating and restorative effect of leaf potions is useful as aid for any disease. An interesting feature is that the antioxidants in the composition of the leaves of the shrub allow painless and pleasant, natural remedies get rid of harmful toxins that accumulate in the human body.

The capillary-strengthening effect is explained by the presence of flavonoids and helps prevent internal bleeding. Rutin is also contained in this raw material, it is he, in combination with vitamin C, that is able to strengthen the walls of capillaries. In medicine, this property is used as effective remedy against the elimination of "stars" on the skin, which occur when the walls of blood vessels are thinned.

Astringent light effect explained by the presence tannins, their useful properties are used by traditional medicine in the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal pathologies (for digestive disorders, colitis, enteritis).

In cosmetology, they are used to treat inflammatory processes on the skin, especially for acne, masks and slurries of leaves on the face are practiced.

The biochemical diversity of the composition of this medicinal raw material determines its popularity in traditional medicine and wide application .. It is used for:

1. Treatment of hemorrhoids. Regular lotions from the leaves of the shrub significantly reduce itching and pain.
2. With inflammation of the conjunctiva and other eye diseases.
3. With diarrhea and gastritis.
4. To heal skin imperfections.
5. To stimulate immune processes.
6. With flu, bronchitis, respiratory diseases.
7. With pathologies of the gynecological spectrum.
8. To reduce anxiety and stress.
9. For the regulation of the work of the heart and in the prevention of atherosclerosis.

Benefits of leaves for women

For women, tea is useful for maintaining the composition of iron in the blood, because women lose this element every month during menstruation and many suffer iron deficiency anemia. Tea removes all its signs, gives cheerfulness, relieves fatigue, increases the body's resistance. It is especially important to take courses of decoctions, tea, infusions, if there are signs:

Royal or other species internal bleeding if abundant periods are observed, then a 15-minute infusion is prepared from 3 tablespoons of crushed leaves, filled with a glass of boiling water and divided into 4 parts, drunk per day.

With thrush and inflammatory processes in the genital organs, a 10-minute decoction is made over low heat from raspberry leaves and roots, mixed in equal proportions, 2 tablespoons of which are poured into 250 ml of boiling water. Douching is carried out with a decoction.

To enlarge the endometrium brew tea.

In the treatment of infertility mix red clover flowers and raspberry leaves and make a 15-minute infusion from a tablespoon of raw materials and a glass of boiling water. The norm of taking the infusion is 250 ml per day, the treatment can be continued for several months.

For ovarian dysfunction make a 15-minute infusion of currant and raspberry leaves, mixed equally. 500 ml of boiled water pour a tablespoon of the collection. Divided into 3 parts and drink per day.

Help with ovarian inflammation sitz baths from a mixture of leaves and flowers of the shrub. For baths, a 20-minute decoction is prepared (50 g of raw materials per liter of boiling water), which is diluted with boiled water.

To improve lactation also drink a warm broth.

Is it possible or not to use a drug from the leaves during pregnancy

If the use of this raw material with early pregnancy categorically unacceptable, then things are different with late pregnancy. Folk healers and healers claim that decoctions based on leaves must be drunk before childbirth, as they stimulate smooth muscle contractions. Doctors say that there is no effect of raw materials on future woman in labor in late period no, that is, they do not contribute to the facilitation of childbirth.

But I will still write the scheme for taking tea with shrub leaves, after all, and for centuries this method has been used by midwife grandmothers to facilitate childbirth. Tea begins to be taken only from the 35th week of pregnancy, as indicated by the instructions for using this method.

And the scheme is like this:

• at 35 weeks drink a glass of tea a day chilled,
• at 36 weeks, a glass a day, warm tea,
• at 37 weeks 2 cups of warm tea,
• at 38 weeks 3 cups of warm tea,
• at 39 weeks - 4 cups of tea a little hot than warm,
• at 40 weeks, 4 cups of hot tea a day.

This drink prepares female organs to childbirth and its effectiveness lies in the observance of this scheme. A cold drink and a warm one help the muscles of the cervix to gain elasticity, which contributes to a good opening without tears. And hot - is already a stimulant for labor.

If I start drinking the infusion immediately hot, this is fraught with strong contractions with an unopened cervix.

Infusion recipe prepared from a table spoon without a tubercle of crushed leaves, poured with a glass of boiling water in a thermos, leave for 30 minutes.

This tradition is also known among other nations, so in Germany, women in labor are advised to drink a decoction of raspberry leaves before giving birth, and in England, tea is recommended to facilitate childbirth.

There is another controversial opinion that the leaves are good for the endometrium, due to the fact that they contain phytoestrogens. However, this information has not received any justification in science, and has remained an assumption. traditional healers. Experts believe that for a significant effect on the development of the endometrium, you need an abundant amount of plant estrogens, which is found in cereals. There are few of them in raspberries, but they are still there.

At late pregnancy tea from the leaves of this plant is able to strengthen immune system both mother and child, and enhance the metabolism of both.

Its use is also useful before conception, since regular drinking of it can cleanse the body of metabolic products and improve reproductive function.

Are there any contraindications for use and possible harm

As with any other herbal medicine, immoderate and improper consumption of raw materials can lead to various painful processes.

Here are some contraindications for consumption:

Allergic intolerance. It is mainly due to the fact that the leaves contain salicylate, to which many allergy sufferers react extremely sharply. In order to avoid allergic reaction you need to carefully adjust the dosage with the attending physician, and also avoid mixing "folk" treatment with medication.

• Chronic constipation. Astringents in raw materials can only aggravate the situation.
• heartburn and gastritis acute form. The leaves are suitable as a prophylaxis against gastrointestinal diseases, strengthening the intestines, but if the disease is in full swing, then the acids that are in raspberries can worsen the patient's condition.
• Asthma. Essential oils provoke suffocation, so people with this disease need to be extremely careful.
• In early pregnancy. Trace elements found in raw materials can lead to premature contractions.
• Gout and nephritis;

Harm to the body can only be done in case of an overdose, using drugs that are more concentrated than recommended in recipes and without observing the intake rate.

Harvesting and drying of raw materials

It is better to use dried raspberry leaves for medicinal purposes, which must be properly harvested and prepared for long-term storage. Otherwise, they will lose their healing properties or, worse, harm a person. There are not so many rules for proper collection and storage.

When to harvest raspberry leaves. Only young leaves that appear on a raspberry bush at the time of its flowering have the greatest medicinal value. If this time is missed, then all useful material will pass into the ovaries, which then become berries. Collect only from healthy bushes, preferably growing in the shade.

How to dry. To prepare raw materials for the winter, dry them in a well-ventilated area, under a canopy so that direct leaves do not fall on the leaves. Sun rays. The raw material is afraid of moisture, and it must be stirred periodically and then the medicinal raw material will retain all its useful properties.

How to store raw materials. Dried leaves are stored in a glass or ceramic dishes or linen bags. Raw materials, with proper storage, retain their useful properties for up to 2 years.

Recipes used by folk medicine

In the treatment of raspberry leaves, several traditional recipes, such as:

Decoction. To make a decoction of this raw material, you need to take 25 g dried leaves and 2.5 glasses cold water. Mix everything in a small saucepan and send over moderate heat. Warm up for 15 minutes, then let the resulting broth brew for 1.5 hours. Strain before use, take 1 glass 3 times a day after meals.

Tincture. You can make it from both fresh leaves and dried ones. The first option requires containers (a 1 liter jar), where 1/3 finely chopped fresh sheets are laid, and then filled to the top with alcohol. You need to insist for 14 days in a dark and cool place, then carefully strain and keep in the refrigerator or cellar. Preparation from dry raw materials is carried out in a similar way, only take into account in the calculations the proportion, which is 2.5 tbsp. spoons you need to take 90 ml of alcohol.

Infusion. A high-quality infusion requires for itself 15 g of raw materials ground in a mortar and 1 glass hot water. After mixing the components, it is necessary to stand for about 50 minutes, then strain. Use as a rub for rashes, eczema and acne, as a gargle for sore throats. It is also acceptable to use it for inflammation of the eyes, however, keep in mind that for these purposes, the dishes in which the infusion is prepared must be treated with an antiseptic.

Ointment. The recipe requires fresh leaf raspberries in sufficient quantities to be able to squeeze the juice. First you need to melt the base of the ointment (for example, petroleum jelly) over low heat, then systematically add 15 ml of juice to 50 g of the base, while stirring to form a homogeneous mass. Use to speed up the healing of wounds, with mosquito and other insect bites, as well as getting rid of skin imperfections.

Tea . Both fresh and dry leaves are suitable for this drink. Strengthens the blood flow of the body and removes from the body harmful substances. How to brew: 1 tsp. dried raw materials in a glass of hot water. If the leaves are fresh, then you need to grind them, and take in the proportion of 3 tsp. per 1 cup of boiling water (the dosage can be varied depending on taste preferences).

For urban residents, it is important to know that in pharmacies you can buy special teas and mixtures with the leaves of this plant, from which the above recipes can be prepared at home. One package of pure raw materials contains about 45-50 g of shredded sheets. This is about 12 tbsp. Although the raw materials are inexpensive, it is better to procure them yourself, since it is not known where the raw materials “came” from to the pharmacy and how much they were not treated with fertilizers and chemicals.

Raspberry leaves are an affordable, natural and tasty prevention against many diseases, which is suitable for both adults and children. With due attention to the dosage and contraindications, this amazing raw material can heal many diseases and strengthen the immune system.

Be healthy, dear readers!

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