HerbRed Raspberry
Research suggests antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential metabolic benefits, primarily from in vitro and animal studies; human evidence is limited for most traditional uses.
Benefits
- Possesses antioxidant
- anti-inflammatory
- and potential neuroprotective effects
- may support healthy blood sugar and lipid metabolism
- traditionally used for various health-promoting benefits.
Key compounds
Polyphenolsflavonoidsanthocyaninsellagitanninsvitamin Cvitamin Eamino acidsfatty acidstanninskaempferolquercetinphenolic acids.
May help with
- Historically used to reinforce kidney
- nourish liver
- improve vision
- arrest polyuria
- ease labor
- reduce morning sickness
- and as an astringent for diarrhea.
Best for these goals
Possesses antioxidantanti-inflammatoryand potential neuroprotective effectsmay support healthy blood sugar and lipid metabolismtraditionally used for various health-promoting benefits.
How to use it
Tea, extract, food (fresh fruit, jams)
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Red raspberry leaf is possibly unsafe in early pregnancy due to potential estrogen-like effects; avoid with hormone-sensitive conditions. Generally well-tolerated as food. | Interactions: May interact with insulin and blood-thinning medications, potentially lowering blood sugar or increasing bleeding risk; use with caution.
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