How the beneficial properties of raspberry leaves are used in folk medicine

In folk medicine of all countries in which raspberries grow, this plant is the main component of many preparations for the treatment of various diseases: from colds to joint pain, from problems of the reproductive system to neuralgia, from the treatment of the cardiovascular system to cosmetology. Moreover, modern research has proven that beneficial properties of raspberry leaves in some respects they significantly exceed the beneficial properties of fruits. For example, there is 20-30 times more vitamin C in raspberry leaves than in berries.

Miracle drink made from raspberry leaves

Specific enzymes are salicials, which are contained in significant quantities in raspberry leaves; this is natural aspirin. Therefore it is necessary to remember that It is not recommended to use raspberry decoction together with aspirin.

In order to prepare a healing decoction, just take 2 tablespoons of dry, crushed raspberry leaves and pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, then let the decoction brew in a sealed container for a couple of hours and strain.

This decoction is an excellent preventative during the flu and ARVI season. And if you add crushed dried raspberry stems when preparing a decoction, you can rinse your mouth with it, which helps get rid of sore throat, pharyngitis and other throat diseases. The beneficial properties of raspberry leaves also help in the treatment of gastritis and enterocolitis, and even hemorrhoids.In these cases, a more concentrated infusion is required. A decoction of raspberry leaves is no less useful for women's health. It helps relieve inflammatory processes associated with various diseases. In such cases, various lotions and douching are often used.

But no matter how useful raspberries are, we must not forget that in some people they cause severe allergy attacks, and uncontrolled self-medication can cause serious problems.