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Rubus idaeus
Rubus idaeus
Native to: Europe & Northern Asia
(Rubus Strigosus, common North American species)
Cultural & Historical Uses:
Cultural & Historical Uses:
Utilized as a "tonic herb" in western herbalism
Strengthens & tones mucous membranes.
European folk medicine utilized to
Support of secretion & moisture balance.
Soothes irritation & inflammation. **edit & ADD
Scientific Properties
Scientific Properties
Contains vitamins A, B, C & E.
Antioxidant & anti-inflammatory effects.
Fragarine: a compound found to tone pelvicmuscles.
Contraindications!!!
Contraindications!!!
May stimualte uterine contractions, therefore it is not reccomended during pregnancy, especially the first trimester.
May have estrogen-like effects and therefore individuals with hormone-sensitive conditions such as breast cancer, uterine fibroids or endometriosis should use with caution or abstain from use.
Resources & Citations
Resources & Citations
Chevallier, A. (2000).
The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants.
DK Publishing.
Bone, K., & Mills, S. (2013).
Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Elsevier.
Duke, J. A. (2002).
Handbook of Medicinal Herbs (2nd ed.).
CRC Press.
University of Maryland Medical Center (Archived Content)
McFarlin, B. L., et al. (2014).
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