Ayurvedic Properties
- Tissues
- Blood, muscles, plasma
- Systems
- Circulatory, digestive, female reproductive Actions: Alterative, antiemetic, astringent, hemo-static, tonic
Overview
Raspberry (Rubus spp.) leaf is an effective anti-Pitta herb with particular affinity to the colon and female reproductive organs. Its rasa is astringent and sweet, with cooling virya and sweet vipaka. It pacifies Pitta and Kapha, though it may increase Vata in excess.
Raspberry has a strongly astringent and mildly tonifying (nurturing) action. It raises prolapse, stops hemorrhage, gives tone to the muscles of the lower abdomen, and soothes inflamed mucous membranes. American red raspberry has a good reputation for reducing miscarriage, though other varieties are known to promote abortion.
Acting on blood, plasma, muscle, and reproductive tissues through the circulatory, female reproductive, and digestive systems, raspberry functions as an astringent, alterative, tonic, hemostatic, and antiemetic. It is indicated for diarrhea, dysentery, intestinal flu, vomiting, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, uterine bleeding, prolapse of uterus or anus, hemorrhoids, inflamed mucous membranes, sores, and wounds. Precautions include high Vata and chronic constipation. Dosage is 250 mg to 1 g as powder, or as infusion (cold or hot) or paste.
Source: The Yoga of Herbs, Section A: Commonly Available Herbs
Preparation & Usage
Forms: Hot or cold infusion, powder, paste
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology
Raspberry: Ayurvedic Properties and Uses
Raspberries are sweet, slightly sour and astringent and cooling with a pungent vipak. They stimulate vata and calm kapha dosha. Pitta can eat them occasionally. Never eat more than two handfuls of raspberries at a time, because it may cause vomiting. Do not eat milk, yogurt or cheese with raspberries as it may cause hemorrhoids, ulcers and skin diseases.
- Burning urination: Eat about 20 raspberries with 1 teaspoon rock candy powder or natural sugar sprinkled over them and then drink 1 cup of water. This may help to stop the burning sensation and inflammation of the urinary tract.
- Bleeding gums, hemorrhoids or profuse menstruation: Chew about 10 to 20 raspberries, 2 or 3 times a day, on an empty stomach.
- Bleeding disorders: Drink 1 cup of raspberry juice with a pinch each of ground cumin and ground fennel to help slow down the bleeding.
Source: Ayurvedic Cooking for Self-Healing, Chapter 8: Foods for Healing — Fruits
How to Use Red Raspberry by Condition
Explore how Red Raspberry is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.