Raspberry diuretic. Diuretic properties of raspberries

Berry raspberry (common raspberry, forest) Common raspberry (forest) is a well-known unpretentious plant, a shrub with a stem up to 80-120 cm tall, with oval light green leaves. Raspberries bloom in May-June, fruits ripen in July-August.

Raspberry properties. Raspberries have both medicinal and excellent taste and dietary properties, and a special, pleasant aroma and taste. For many, this is the most favorite berry. They contain a lot of vitamins C, A, B, essential oils. The seeds contain a fatty, quick-drying oil.

Raspberries are widely used both for medicinal purposes, especially in folk medicine, and for making jam, jelly, marmalade, and juices. Raspberry wines, tinctures, liqueurs are of high taste quality and have a pleasant aroma.

At the moment, there are about 600 species of raspberries and about 100 varieties are common in Ukraine and Russia: these are ordinary raspberries, Caucasian raspberries, Sakhalin raspberries, Komarov raspberries, garden raspberries, yellow raspberries, etc. All these varieties differ in leaves, size and shape berries, pagons, taste, resistance to pests, etc. And also, at the moment, there are varieties that yield twice a season, these are the so-called remontant raspberry varieties.

Remontant raspberries have a number of advantages compared to ordinary raspberries: firstly, it gives 2-3 times more fruits, is more resistant to pests, it is almost not touched by the raspberry beetle, the berries are larger than in ordinary raspberries and they can be harvested almost until frost (August -September October). But, in some ways, it is inferior to ordinary (forest) raspberries - in their taste.

Caring for remontant raspberries is somewhat different than for ordinary raspberries. In the spring, raspberry bushes are cut to the level of the soil and every year it starts up new pagons. If it has grown, it is planted at a distance of 25 cm, 3-4 pagons each. The best time for planting raspberries is the second half of September, when the growth of the plant stops and the leaves begin to fall off.

Raspberry has unique medicinal properties. Literally the whole plant is used for medicinal purposes: flowers, leaves, pagons, fruits, roots.

For those who have suffered a heart attack or stroke, it is recommended to eat raspberries so much that their eyes no longer look at them.
Juicy berries can reduce high blood pressure. The results are persistent and long lasting. Common raspberry perfectly treats atherosclerosis, lowers cholesterol levels in the blood.

In diseases of the cardiovascular system, raspberries mixed with rose hips and black currant leaves, lingonberries and birches, taken in equal parts, act as a general tonic. Brew them like tea and drink 1/2 cup 2 times a day before meals.

For colds, dried raspberry tea is used as a potent antipyretic and diaphoretic. In the initial stage of the disease, it is recommended to drink 2-3 cups of hot raspberry tea for 1-2 hours before going to bed.

Raspberry tea: 2 tbsp. spoons of dried raspberries pour 1 tbsp. boiling water, leave for 5-6 minutes and drink warm. You can fill the berries with water and boil for 10 minutes, and after it cools down a bit, drink.

With the flu, an infusion of raspberries with linden flowers (1: 1) helps well: 1 tbsp. brew a spoonful of the mixture with 1 cup of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes, strain. Drink 1 glass at night (hot). With tonsillitis and other inflammatory diseases of the throat, a decoction of raspberries is used for rinsing.

With an upset stomach (feeling of heaviness, heartburn, pain), a combined infusion of young raspberry twigs, leaves and flowers helps well. To do this, take 2 tbsp. spoons of raw materials pour 1 cup boiling water and insist 1 hour. Drink 1/3 cup 3 times a day 20 minutes after meals.

Infusion of raspberry leaves: pour 1 cup of boiling water over 10 g of dry crushed leaves, leave for half an hour and strain. Take for acne, rashes, eczema, for the treatment of erysipelas and for lotions on the eyes with blepharitis and conjunctivitis.

For rheumatism and polyarthritis, take raspberries, coltsfoot leaves, and oregano herbs (2:2:1). Pour 2 tbsp. tablespoons of the mixture with 1 cup of boiling water, leave for 1 hour and strain. Drink 50 g 4 times a day half an hour before meals.

Raspberries have a diuretic and choleretic effect, and also, thanks to the pectins they contain, they remove toxins from the body.
As a diuretic, a decoction of a mixture of equal parts of raspberries and linden flowers is used.
Pour 1 tablespoon of raw materials with 1 cup of boiling water, boil in a water bath in a sealed container for half an hour, cool at room temperature for 10 minutes and strain. Take the decoction hot at night, 1 cup.

In traditional medicine, dry fruits are used as a diaphoretic, syrup - to improve the taste of potions.

A decoction of raspberries: Pour 30 grams of berries with a glass of boiling water and insist for 20 minutes. Drink two glasses at a time, as a diaphoretic, in other cases - 1 glass 2 times a day.

Raspberries are advised to be taken for bronchitis, whooping cough, tonsillitis as an expectorant, for kidney diseases as a diuretic, for liver diseases and jaundice as a choleretic agent. It is effective for gastrointestinal diseases, constipation, as well as rheumatism, gout and a number of other diseases.

Traditional medicine recommends using berries and branches for colds, flu, exhaustion after a long illness, as an antipyretic; leaves - for cough and throat diseases, fever; flowers and leaves - from hemorrhoids and female diseases, to remove boils on the face and erysipelas; The fruit is also used as an antiscorbutic.

The infusion of the leaves is drunk among the people for diseases of the respiratory system, coughs and febrile conditions, diarrhea, enterocolitis, stomach bleeding, hemorrhoids and heavy menstruation. Outwardly, infusions of leaves are used for rinsing with stomatitis, pharyngitis and tonsillitis; they soak and irrigate the surface of the body in case of skin diseases.

Infusion of raspberry leaves (for colds, water): 2 tablespoons of crushed leaves are brewed with a glass of boiling water, insisted for 15-20 minutes, drunk hot. The same infusion is used to rinse the throat and mouth with inflammation of the mucous membrane.

Ointment from fresh raspberry leaves: for which they take 1 part of the juice from the leaves and 4 parts of cow's oil or petroleum jelly. Used for skin diseases, ie. for acne and skin rashes.

A decoction of raspberry flowers: take 20 g of flowers, pour 1 tbsp. boiling water, boil for 5 minutes. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day. Used for washing with acne, erysipelas and conjunctivitis, washed inflamed eyes, treat hemorrhoids (taken orally).

Also, raspberries help well in the treatment of intestinal diseases, accompanied by diarrhea, infusion of raspberry leaves, taking it 0.5 cups 3-4 times a day.

Raspberry helps to strengthen the walls of blood vessels and improve the intestines. Raspberries contain salicylic acid, and in dried fruits it is 20 times more than in fresh ones.
Dried raspberries can be stored for about two years and are recommended to be brewed as a tea.

It is also good to harvest raspberries for future use, with the maximum preservation of vitamins in them, grinding with sugar (in a ratio of 1: 2).

An effective therapeutic effect has a decoction of raspberry roots. The course of treatment with its use is 14-15 days, a longer one is not recommended, since some unpleasant sensations (nausea, diarrhea, etc.) may appear.

A decoction of raspberry roots: pour 1 tablespoon of chopped raspberry root with 1 glass of water, boil over low heat for 15 minutes, leave for 30 minutes. Strain and drink 1 glass 3 times a day, 1 hour before meals. Good for bronchitis, bronchial asthma.

Raspberry kvass is drunk as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent.
For its preparation we take 5 liters. pour boiling water there 2 cups of sugar (you can honey), well, we make such a syrup, add 1 liter. raspberry juice and 12 g of yeast. Store this solution (must) in a dark place until foam appears on it, then pour the contents into bottles, put a few raisins into them, cork and store in a cellar or refrigerator.

Raspberries are very delicate, easily crumpled, so they must be collected carefully and processed within 8 hours.

Raspberry jam. There are so many recipes for making raspberry jam, but I will write here only a few:

Recipe 1. We take the berries, wash them and put them in a bowl for cooking, sprinkle with sugar 1: 1, let stand for about half a day (to let the juice go). You can do it overnight. Then cook for a very short time, 5-10 minutes after it boils, and remove from heat. In parallel, we sterilize the jars and lids, and immediately fill and roll up. The jam turns out to be watery, but more vitamins are preserved in it. If you want to make it thicker - do 1-2 more brews.

Recipe 2. We take raspberries, mix them with sugar 1: 2 and leave overnight. Then we lay them out in jars, close them with plastic lids and put them in the refrigerator (or basement). At the same time, the greatest amount of vitamins will be preserved.

Raspberry jam helps well in the treatment of colds, flu, especially given to children, to relieve inflammation, fever. Tea with raspberry jam should be prepared at the rate of 2-3 teaspoons of jam per 1 cup or glass of boiling water. For the best effect, drink this tea not very hot and in large sips.

Raspberry, contraindications. There are no obvious contraindications when using raspberries, although individual intolerance is possible. Its use should be limited for patients with gout and nephritis, as it can cause allergies.

Raspberries are one of the most widely used and loved berry crops. This shrub is famous not only for its delicious fragrant berries, but also for its medicinal properties. Moreover, not only berries, but also leaves and flowers of the shrub have medicinal properties.

Raspberry treatment. Recipes

For colds, flu

For colds, acute respiratory infections, flu, they drink tea from dried raspberries, raspberry leaves and flowers. Just remember that in dried raspberries in berries, the content of salicylic acid is 20 times higher than in fresh berries.

Dried berry tea. 1-2 teaspoons of dried raspberries pour a glass of hot water and leave for no more than 15 minutes. You can add natural tea to tea. After drinking tea, you should immediately lie down in bed under the covers and sweat well.

As a diaphoretic, an infusion is prepared from 100-200 grams of dried raspberries, which are poured into 600 ml of boiling water. Insist for half an hour and squeeze. Take 2-3 glasses per hour. And before bed.

A decoction of raspberry leaves. For colds, a decoction of raspberry leaves is also made. To prepare a decoction, you need to pour about 10 grams of dried and crushed leaves with a glass of hot water and leave for half an hour. Then strain the decoction and take 1/4 cup 3 times a day.

Decoction for influenza. To do this, prepare a collection of raspberry flowers and linden flowers in a ratio of 1: 1. Grind the mixture well and mix. Pour 1 tablespoon of the collection with 1 cup of hot water and leave for 20 minutes. Strain and drink the whole infusion hot before going to bed.

With bronchitis, angina

Colds are often accompanied by cough, bronchitis, tonsillitis. With these diseases, you can prepare medicinal decoctions and teas, which are written above.

Collection of raspberries, oregano and coltsfoot. Prepare a collection in equal proportions of all herbs. Then brew a tablespoon with a glass of boiling water and insist. Take a decoction in a warm form for 1/4 - 1/2 cup 3 times a day.

For gargling with sore throat, an infusion of raspberry leaves is made. 10 grams of dry leaves are poured with a glass of boiling water and insisted.

With bronchial asthma

For bronchial asthma, a decoction of raspberry roots is prepared. 50 grams of crushed raspberry roots (preferably forest) brew 500 ml of hot water. Put on the stove and boil over low heat for about 30-40 minutes.

Leave the broth until it cools and strain. Take such a decoction of 50-70 grams from 3 to 6 times during the day.

as a diuretic

Raspberries have a mild diuretic effect. But it contains substances that have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. In many of these diseases, edema is present.

Collection of raspberries and linden flowers. Herbs are taken in equal proportions. Mix thoroughly. Pour 1 tablespoon of the collection with a glass of hot water and boil in a water bath for half an hour.

Leave for 10 minutes and strain. Take the decoction hot before going to bed.

For cardiovascular diseases

Raspberry strengthens the walls of blood vessels, cleanses of cholesterol and serves as a good prevention of atherosclerosis.

Collection of raspberries, wild rose, lingonberry leaves, black currant and birch. All herbs are taken in equal proportions and mixed. Then a tablespoon of the collection is brewed with boiling water and insisted. Take 100 ml before meals 2 times a day.

Good prevention of atherosclerosis, hypertension will be fresh raspberries. Eat 120-150 grams of berries daily 4 times a day a few minutes before meals.

Fresh berries can also be used for gastritis, colitis, anemia, and for the prevention of scurvy.

To strengthen the body and immunity

Collection of raspberries and rose hips. Take equal amounts of raspberries and rose hips. Grind and pour a tablespoon with a glass of boiling water. Insist and take with beriberi, anemia, as a tonic, 1/3 cup 2-3 times a day.

An infusion of raspberry roots can be taken with neurasthenia, neuroses.

You can use decoctions and infusions for external use. To do this, pour a teaspoon of raspberry leaves with a glass of boiling water. Insist and wipe their face with acne and blackheads instead of lotion.

Traditional medicine has accumulated many recipes with raspberries. And it makes no sense to list them all here. It is enough that raspberries are one of the best remedies that help us fight colds, flu, and sore throats. In addition, this medicine is very tasty.

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In the article we discuss common raspberries, talk about the beneficial properties and use of the fruits and leaves of the plant. You will learn how to use raspberries to treat coughs and colds, lower blood pressure, stabilize diabetes, and for women's health.

Common raspberry is a fruit shrub, a species of the genus Rubus of the Rosaceae family. Lat. the name is Rubus idaeus.

Popular names: wild raspberry, catberry.

What does it look like

In this section, we have given a description of raspberries. Common raspberry is a deciduous shrub. Her rhizome is perennial, with biennial above-ground stems. In height, raspberries reach 1.5–2.5 m.

Raspberry photo: Appearance of raspberries The winding and woody rhizome has many adventitious roots that form a powerful branched system.

Stems erect. Shoots of the first year are herbaceous, green with a bluish bloom, juicy, covered with thin small thorns. Two-year-old shoots are woody, brown in color, dry up immediately after fruiting. The following year, new stems grow in their place from the same root.

The leaves are oval, alternate, petiolate, compound. The upper side of the leaves is dark green, the lower side is whitish, with small hairs.

The flowers are white, collected in small racemose inflorescences. Located in the tops of the stems or in the axils of the leaves. Petals shorter than calyx. Raspberries bloom from June to July, in good weather, flowering continues until August.

The fruits are small hairy drupes fused on the receptacle into a complex fruit, pink, red or burgundy in color (there are raspberry varieties with yellow and black fruits). Raspberries begin to bear fruit from the second year. Fruits in August.

Where does it grow

Raspberries grow in clearings, in forests, along river banks. It is also a popular garden plant.

Russia is the leader in growing raspberries in the world market. On an industrial scale, the berry is also grown in Ukraine, Serbia, Poland, Hungary, Germany, France, Great Britain, Canada and the USA.

Raspberry fruits and leaves

Most often, raspberries are used for medicinal purposes. Raspberry leaves also have medicinal properties. Less commonly used are the branches and roots of the plant.

Chemical composition

The chemical composition of raspberries:

• Sahara;
• essential oil;
• pectin substances;
• protein substances;
• slime;
• organic acids;
• vitamins A, groups B, C;
• wine alcohol;
• isoamyl alcohol;
• ketones;
• anthocyanin cyanine;
• catechins;
• tannins.

Medicinal properties

Medicinal properties of raspberries:

• antipyretic;
• diaphoretic;
• expectorant;
• anti-inflammatory;
• painkiller;
• hypotensive;
• astringent;
• hemostatic;
• diuretic;
• restorative.

The most commonly used raspberries for colds. Jam or infusion lowers body temperature, relieves inflammation, eliminates cough and other symptoms of SARS and flu. raspberry eliminates headaches, improves well-being. It can be used as a prophylactic.

Raspberry shows properties in relation to the cardiovascular and nervous systems. It improves the work of the heart and. Calms the nervous system, has an analgesic effect, improves sleep.

Raspberries have a diuretic effect, remove excess fluid from the body. Positively affect the functioning of the kidneys.

Raspberries are good for women's health. It has anti-aging properties, normalizes hormonal levels, relieves pain during PMS, improves well-being during menopause. The use of raspberries during lactation helps to increase the quantity and improve the quality of breast milk.

The most important properties of raspberry leaves are hemostatic and astringent. Tea, decoctions and infusions from the leaves of the plant are used to stop external and internal bleeding, including during heavy menstruation. Medicines based on raspberry leaves are used to treat diarrhea.

How to collect

For medicinal purposes, use the fruits and leaves of raspberries. Raspberries are harvested during the fruiting period. It is necessary to collect fruits in dry weather. Each berry is picked separately. Do not pick spoiled and overripe berries - if they let the juice in, they can spoil the rest of the fruits in the basket.

Before harvesting, sort the raspberries, remove crushed berries and debris, rinse under cold running water and dry on a towel. For long-term storage, freeze raspberries by distributing the crop into plastic containers.

Raspberry leaves are harvested during the flowering period - in June - July. The collection of raw materials is carried out in dry sunny weather. Only clean, dry and healthy leaves are harvested - young ones are best, on the tops of the plant.

Do not pluck all the leaves from one bush, this depletes the plant.

In a dark, dry and well-ventilated area. You can cook raw materials in electric dryers at temperatures up to 40 degrees. Store dried raspberry leaves in natural fabric bags, wooden boxes or glass jars in a dark and dry place.

How to apply

Tea is brewed from raspberry leaves and fruits, decoctions, and infusions are prepared. Below we have given prescriptions for medicines for the treatment of cough, lowering the temperature, lowering blood pressure, normalizing the state of diabetes, for women's health.

cough tea

Raspberry cough is easiest to take in the form of jam. You can also sprinkle the berries with sugar and add this mixture to boiling water, black or green tea.

Ingredients:

1. Raspberries - 1 part.
2. Sugar - 2 parts.

How to cook: Cover the berries with sugar, store in the refrigerator.

How to use: Add 1-2 teaspoons of raspberries to a glass of tea. It is better to drink raspberry tea before going to bed. Do not forget that after eating raspberries you should not go outside.

Result: Raspberry when coughing makes it more productive, improves well-being, improves immunity.

Jam at temperature

Raspberries at a temperature should be taken in small amounts at bedtime. Drink raspberry tea for a cold by eating 1-2 tablespoons of jam. Wrap yourself in a warm blanket, put on socks.

Raspberries for colds can be taken if the body temperature is below 39 degrees. At a very high temperature, call a doctor and take the drugs prescribed by a specialist.

Infusion with angina

With angina, you can take an infusion of raspberry leaves. This remedy is also suitable for the treatment of other diseases in which the nasopharyngeal mucosa becomes inflamed.

Ingredients:

1. Boiling water - 1.5 cups.

How to cook: Pour boiling water over dried raspberry leaves, infuse the medicine for 2-3 hours. Strain the drink before drinking.

How to use: Drink half a glass 3 times a day.

Result: Relieves inflammation, relieves pain.

Decoction of pressure

Tea is brewed with raspberries, decoctions and infusions are made. To reduce pressure, a decoction of raspberries and linden flowers is used.

Ingredients:

1. Raspberries - 1 teaspoon.
2. Linden flowers - 1 teaspoon.
3. Water - 300 ml.

How to cook: Pour raspberries and lindens with water, bring to a boil and boil for 3-5 minutes. Cool and strain before use.

How to use: Drink the decoction throughout the day.

Result: Raspberry decoction for pressure not only lowers blood pressure, but also strengthens the heart and blood vessels, eliminates shortness of breath, and removes excess fluid from the body.

tea for diabetes

Raspberries for diabetes can be eaten fresh and frozen, in the form of mashed potatoes, drink freshly squeezed raspberry juice. To lower blood sugar, raspberry leaves can be brewed and drunk like regular tea.

Ingredients:

1. Raspberry leaves - 1 tbsp
2. Boiling water - 1 cup.

How to cook: Pour boiling water over raspberry leaves and leave for 20-30 minutes.

How to use: Drink like regular tea during the day.

Result: Raspberry in diabetes lowers blood sugar levels, improves well-being, improves immunity.

Decoction for atherosclerosis

Raspberries not only lower blood pressure, but also contribute to the breakdown of atherosclerotic plaques and reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the blood. For the treatment of atherosclerosis take a decoction of raspberry leaves.

Ingredients:

1. Dry raspberry leaves - 10 g.
2. Boiling water - 1 cup.

How to cook: Cover the leaves with water and boil for 15 minutes. Bring the volume with water to the original.

How to use: Take half a glass 3 times a day.

Result: Purifies blood and lowers cholesterol.

Infusion from gastritis

In the chronic form of gastritis and gastritis with high acidity of gastric juice, you can take an infusion of raspberry leaves.

Ingredients:

1. Dry crushed raspberry leaves - 2 tbsp.
2. Water - 1 glass.

How to cook: Pour boiling water over raspberry leaves, leave for 30 minutes. Strain before use.

How to use: Drink infusion of ⅓ cup 3 times a day half an hour before meals.

Result: Eliminates pain, reduces the release of hydrochloric acid, helps to normalize digestion.

Decoction for women

Ingredients:

1. Dry raspberry leaves - 2 tbsp.
2. Water - 500 ml.

How to cook: Fill the raw material with water. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool and strain before use.

How to use: Drink the decoction during the day, divided into 3 doses.

Result: Raspberry for women helps in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system, stimulates the production of hormones, normalizes the menstrual cycle, improves well-being.

Raspberry for children

You can give raspberries to children no earlier than 1 year. Further, berries should be consumed in moderation.

Give the baby 1 raspberry, if an allergic reaction does not occur, a handful of fruits can be given per day.

Raspberry jam can be given in small amounts for coughs and colds. Tea from the leaves of the plant will help with diarrhea. Before using raspberries for medicinal purposes, consult a pediatrician.

Raspberries during pregnancy

Eating is not only possible, but necessary. Raspberries contain vitamins and other beneficial substances necessary to maintain the health of a woman and the development of the fetus.

In the first and second trimester, only the fruits of the plant can be consumed. Fresh berries and jam from them will help to cope with a cold, improve mood and increase the immunity of a pregnant woman. But tea and decoctions from the leaves should not be consumed - they increase the tone of the uterus and can cause miscarriage or premature birth.

You can use it no earlier than 3 months after childbirth. Be careful, taking berries can cause allergies in a child. Eat no more than 50 g of raspberries per day. Start with 1 berry and follow the reaction of your body and the baby's body.

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Contraindications

You already know the beneficial properties of raspberries, contraindications for use:

• allergy;
• kidney, bladder or gallbladder stones;
• gout.

Raspberries should be used with caution in acute gastrointestinal diseases.

Classification

Taxonomic position:

• department: Flowering;
• class: Dicotyledons;
• order: Rosaceae;
• family: Pink;
• genus: Rubus;
• species: common raspberry.

Varieties

The genus Rubus, to which the common raspberry belongs, includes 1494 species. The most famous are: blackberry, cloudberry, princess, stone fruit, raspberry.

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Photo of common raspberry, its useful properties and application
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What to remember

1. The benefits and harms of raspberries depend on the chemical composition. The fruits and leaves of the plant have useful properties, sometimes its branches and roots are used.
2. Raspberries are used to treat coughs, reduce fever, lower blood sugar levels, normalize blood pressure, and for women's health.
3. Raspberries can be taken during pregnancy, after consulting with your doctor.

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Garden raspberries contain up to 11.5% sugar (glucose, fructose and sucrose), organic acids (citric, malic, salicylic), tannins, pectin (up to 0.9, fiber (4-6, anthocyanins, flavonoids, mineral substances and trace elements (iron, potassium, copper, calcium, magnesium, cobalt, zinc), vitamins C, B1, B2, PP, folic acid, provitamin A.

Garden raspberries contain much more salicylic acid than forest raspberries, so they are more useful for colds.

Raspberries are depleted in vitamin C, but enriched with iron. There is more iron in raspberries than in other fruit crops (2-3.6 mg per 100 g of berries), except for cherries and gooseberries. Its seeds contain fatty oil and beta-sitosterol, which have anti-sclerotic properties. The leaves contain flavonoids, organic acids.

Berries of both wild and garden raspberries are eaten fresh, with milk or cream; etc.

The berries are also dried in warm ovens or on sunny days in tin-roofed attics. Dried berries are stored in a dry place in jars or boxes.

Medicinal uses of raspberries
garden raspberry

1. For colds and respiratory diseases, decoctions from dried berries, as well as from leaves and young branches of garden raspberries are used as a potent antipyretic and diaphoretic.
2. Garden raspberries are part of the diaphoretic fees. This action is due to the high content of salicylic acid in it. Dried raspberries are especially good in this quality, containing almost 20 times more salicylic acid than fresh ones.
3. Raspberry syrup is used to improve the taste of medicines for children.
4. Dried raspberry tea helps with colds. In the initial stage of the disease, it is recommended to drink 2 cups of hot raspberry tea for 1-2 hours before going to bed: brew 2 tablespoons of dried berries in 1 cup of boiling water, boil for 5 minutes or leave for 10 minutes.
5. With flu, an infusion of raspberries with linden flowers (1: 1) helps. 1 tablespoon of the mixture is brewed with 1 cup of boiling water, insisted for 20 minutes and filtered. Drink hot, 1 glass at night.
6. For diphtheria and measles in children, a mixture of raspberries with linden flowers and lettuce leaves is used (1: 2: 1).
   Pour 3 tablespoons of the mixture with 4 cups of boiling water, leave for 1 hour and filter; drink 50 g 6 times a day.
7. With tonsillitis and other inflammatory diseases of the throat, a decoction of raspberries is used for rinsing.
8. With sore throats and inflammation of the larynx, gargle with water infusions from raspberry leaves (1:20).
9. A decoction of raspberry leaves: brew 2 tablespoons of crushed dry raw materials with 2 cups of boiling water, boil for 10 minutes, filter and drink hot.
   - A decoction is used as an expectorant for coughs.
   - This decoction helps with hemoptysis.
   - For bronchitis, the same decoction is recommended (it should be drunk 1-2 hours before) or tea from a mixture of equal parts of raspberries, coltsfoot leaves and oregano herbs (1 tablespoon of the mixture is brewed with 1 cup of boiling water and drunk as tea in warm form).
10. A decoction of raspberry branches helps with coughing.
11. In the treatment of bronchial asthma, decoctions of raspberry roots are used: 50 g of roots collected during flowering or in late autumn, pour 0.5 liters of water, boil for 30-40 minutes over low heat and take 50-70 g 3-6 times a day .
    Attacks of suffocation during treatment are eliminated with medications. Concomitant diseases (chronic pneumonia, bronchitis) should be treated with conventional methods.
12. Strengthening the walls of blood vessels is one of the main properties of raspberries. If you are prone to cardiovascular disease, suffered a heart attack or stroke, try to eat as much of this berry as possible,
13. Raspberry reduces high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, treats and prevents atherosclerosis due to the fatty acids and beta-sitosterol it contains.
14. As a general tonic for diseases of the cardiovascular system, raspberry fruits work well in a mixture with rosehips and blackcurrant, lingonberry and birch leaves (in equal parts). They are brewed like tea and drunk 100 g twice a day before meals.
15. To improve digestion, with pain in the stomach, to increase appetite, with diarrhea and as an antiemetic in folk medicine, raspberries are used.
16. As a remedy for heartburn, pain and heaviness in the stomach, an infusion of leaves, flowers and young raspberry twigs is recommended: pour 2 tablespoons of raw materials into 1 cup of boiling water, insist for 1 hour and drink 1/3 cup 3 times a day 20 minutes after food.
17. In the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers, it is recommended to take 0.5-1 tablespoon of raspberry juice 15 minutes before meals.
18. In acute diarrhea and inflammatory bowel diseases, water infusions of raspberry leaves are taken orally (1:20).
19. With hemorrhoids, it is recommended to make lotions from the infusion of raspberry leaves and berries: 2-3 tablespoons of raw materials are infused with 2 cups of boiling water.
20. Raspberries contain phytoncides that are detrimental to Staphylococcus aureus, yeast spores and molds.
21. As a diaphoretic for colds, flu, tonsillitis, an infusion of dried fruits is taken. 100 g of raw materials are poured into 600 g of boiling water, infused for 30 minutes, drink 1-3 cups hot at night.
22. Raspberry leaves have an anti-inflammatory effect.
23. Fresh leaves heal wounds.
24. With bruises, a decoction for lotions is prepared from dry raspberry leaves.
25. With inflammation of the stomach and intestines, lungs, oral cavity and pharynx, an infusion of raspberry leaves is effective.
26. With acne, rashes, eczema and other skin diseases, for the treatment of erysipelas and for lotions on the eyes with blepharitis and conjunctivitis, an infusion of leaves and flowers is used externally and internally. For infusion, pour 10 g of dry crushed raw materials with 1 cup of boiling water, leave for 0.5 hours and filter.
27. "Raspberry tea" - the tops of raspberry branches with leaves infused like tea - are used for erysipelas of the skin.
28. With acne on the face, traditional medicine uses infusions and decoctions of raspberry flowers. In the fight against acne, fresh raspberry leaves are also useful.
29. Herpes was popularly treated with raspberry branches, for a compress, a chewed gruel from young branches (washed with boiled water) was applied to the sore spot.
30. During renal colic, baths from the collection help well: raspberry leaves - 20 g, birch branches - 100 g, cuff leaves - 10 g, cudweed grass - 10 g.
    The mixture is brewed in 5 liters of boiling water, insisted for 1 hour, filtered and poured into a hot water bath.
31. Thanks to the pectins contained in them, raspberries remove metabolic products from the body.
32. As a diuretic, a decoction of a mixture of equal parts of raspberries and linden flowers is used: 1 tablespoon of raw materials is poured with 1 cup of boiling water, boiled in a water bath in a sealed container for 30 minutes, cooled at room temperature for 10 minutes and filtered.
    Take a decoction hot at night for 200 g.
33. For rheumatism and polyarthritis, an infusion of raspberries, coltsfoot leaves and oregano herbs is recommended (2:2:1). Pour 2 tablespoons of the mixture with 1 cup of boiling water, leave for 1 hour and filter. Drink 50 g 4 times a day half an hour before meals.
34. In folk medicine, raspberry fruits and water infusions of leaves are used for stomach and intestinal bleeding, heavy menstruation.
35. In diabetes, it is recommended to regularly take juice from fresh raspberries, first 50-70 g half an hour before meals. With good tolerance, the dose is gradually increased to 1 cup.
36. As a vitamin remedy, raspberries are eaten fresh. It is extremely useful for hypo- and beriberi, with scurvy and anemia. An infusion of equal parts of raspberries and rose hips is very useful.
    Pour 10 g of the mixture with 1 cup of boiling water, boil for 15 minutes in a water bath, cool at room temperature for 45 minutes and take 70 g 2-3 times a day.
37. Raspberry leaves are part of vitamin teas. To make tea, raspberry leaves, currants, lingonberries and rose hips are mixed in equal parts. 2 tablespoons of the mixture is brewed with 1 cup of boiling water, boiled for 10 minutes and infused in a tightly sealed container until cool.
    Filter, add sugar to taste and drink 100 g 2 times a day.
38. In Rus', they used to drink an invigorating vzvarets (vzvar) made from raspberries and cranberries.
39. In folk medicine, it is believed that raspberries increase tone, relieve intoxication after alcohol, and reduce headaches.
40. Raspberry infusion (1-1.5 l), drunk for 2-3 hours, relieves the discomfort of a hangover.
41. With neurasthenia and neurosis, it is used as a soothing infusion of roots and lignified raspberry branches.
42. Raspberry tea is an excellent remedy for relieving unpleasant symptoms during menstruation and in the premenstrual period. It relieves spasmodic pain and nausea, has a calming and tonic effect, and establishes a regular cycle of menstruation.
43. When menstruation is too heavy, a mixture of equal parts of raspberry leaves, oak bark, strawberry leaves, cinquefoil grass and yarrow is recommended.
    1 tablespoon of the mixture is poured into 1 cup of hot water, infused for 5-6 hours and then boiled over low heat for 15 minutes.
    Drink 200 g per day for 5-8 days.
44. Infusion of raspberry leaves is advised to wash the vaginal mucosa with inflammation or leucorrhea.

ATTENTION!
1. Raspberries contain a large amount of purine bases, therefore, patients with gout and nephritis should not use berries.
2. Some people have an allergic reaction to raspberries.

forest raspberry

1. A decoction of wild raspberry fruits has a diaphoretic and antipyretic effect, so it is prescribed for colds.
2. In many villages, “raspberry tea” is used for colds, consisting of the brewed tops of wild raspberry shoots, on which there are leaves, flowers and berries.
3. In folk medicine, flowers, berries, leaves and upper branches of wild raspberries are used. Infusions from them improve the function of the intestines, stomach, have antiseptic, diaphoretic, as well as antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antiemetic effects.
4. Raspberries are part of diaphoretic, vitamin, antitussive fees and teas.
5. As an effective remedy, raspberries are widely used to treat atherosclerosis, hypertension, gastritis, colitis, anemia, and scurvy. You should eat on an empty stomach 1 glass of fresh berries.
6. For flu, tonsillitis, colds, an infusion of dry wild raspberries is taken: 100 g of raw materials are poured into 3 cups of boiling water, infused for no more than 30 minutes, then filtered. Take 1 glass at night as a diaphoretic.
7. For burns, acne, skin rashes, an ointment is used from fresh wild raspberry leaves: the leaves are rubbed, the juice is squeezed out and mixed with petroleum jelly or butter (at the rate of 1:4).
8. Infusion of dry leaves of forest raspberries: 15 g of raw materials are poured into 1 cup of boiling water and infused for 30 minutes.
   - For colitis, cough, skin rashes, drink this infusion 2 tablespoons 3 times a day.
   - With sore throats, gargle with this infusion 4-5 times a day.
9. Collection for the treatment of colds: 2 tablespoons of wild raspberries and 4 tablespoons of oregano herb are brewed with 2 cups of boiling water and infused for 30 minutes.
   When the infusion has cooled down, it is filtered through a double layer of gauze and drunk heated in 0.5 cups 3-4 times a day as an expectorant and diaphoretic.

Anti-cold collection: 1 tablespoon of dried raspberries and 1 tablespoon of dried linden flowers are brewed with 2-3 cups of boiling water, boiled over low heat for 5 minutes, cooled and filtered through gauze. The decoction is taken warm in 0.5 cups 3-4 times a day.

Flowers, berries, leaves, branches, raspberry roots are endowed with medicinal properties. The plant is known for its inherent ability to remove fluid from the body. This diuretic quality is considered the key to the success of overcoming all kinds of ailments: from edema and intoxication to the removal of stones. As a diuretic, raspberries are eaten fresh, dried, frozen, decoctions, infusions, teas are prepared.

Diuretic properties of various parts of raspberries

Fruits, branches, leaves, flowers and roots are diuretics. Today, opinions are divided on what is better to use as a diuretic. In diuretic collections, there are mainly leaves and berries. But the berry is considered the most diuretic part of the raspberry. The diuretic properties of the shrub are due to the composition. Therefore, in order to determine the diuretic qualities of fruits and leaves, you need to know their active components.

Raspberries as a diuretic

Raspberries contain potassium. Doctors point to the ability of this trace element to bind sodium in the body, which causes water retention. By regulating the potassium-sodium balance, diuretic raspberries help restore water-salt metabolism and alkaline balance. Of all parts of the plant, raspberries are recognized as the best diuretic. The diuretic properties of the fruits of the plant are enhanced if they are mixed with linden flowers (they take the same amount of raw materials). The berries of the shrub, along with moisture, remove toxins. Therefore, they are used for hangovers.

Raspberry roots and leaves as winter diuretics

The chemical composition of the leaves and roots are similar to berries. But in each part of the plant, some substances are more, others less. For example, leaves contain more ascorbic acid than fruits. Therefore, being a strong diuretic, they also support immunity. This is important in the cold "cold" season. The roots are endowed with similar qualities. But they additionally have a more pronounced expectorant effect, especially with prolonged coughing, when there is inflammation in the roots of the lungs. The roots and leaves of the shrub are known for their astringent qualities, which helps to cure diarrhea.

To whom raspberry is contraindicated as a diuretic

Raspberry diuretics are used sparingly when there are stones in the body. The larger the stone, the greater the risk that it may block the ureter.

The berries of the plant in excessive quantities can cause diarrhea, increase pressure due to the abundant removal of fluid from the body. Pregnant women do not need to overeat berries, because of a possible allergy in the unborn child. Some of the properties of the leaves that were used by herbalists are disputed by modern medicine. For example, the use of a decoction of the leaves by pregnant women. It was given when labor was delayed. And at the same time it was considered a mild natural diuretic to prevent edema, which also prevents miscarriage in early pregnancy. Today it has been proven that the active substances contained in the green parts of the plant can cause uterine muscle contractions. The berries of the bush are allergenic, so for young children, the fruits are the last on the list of permitted diuretics.