Raspberry Leaf

Raspberry

Common Name: Raspberry

Other Common Names: Red Raspberry, European Raspberry, Hindberry, Wild Red Raspberry, Reapberry ^{1 2}

Latin Name: Rubus idaeus

Native to: Europe and northern Asia ¹

Plant Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)

Primary Use in Herbal Blends: Used as a base. ^{3 6}

Benefits: Adds a sweet touch to any herbal blend. May neutralize poison caused by nicotine, helps to support healthy blood sugar levels, helps to tighten skin, and supports women’s health, relaxation of muscles, and the immune system. ^{4 5 6}

Physical Characteristics

Type: A single stalked perennial plant. ¹

Height: Grows to between 5 to 8.3 feet tall. ¹

Leaves: Bright green leaves with toothed edges grow in sets of 3, 5, or 7 grow on each stem. ¹

Flowers: Five white petals with white to yellow stamens in center that grow to about 0.4 inches in diameter. ¹

Fruit: Bright red aggregate fruit. ¹

References

¹ Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubus_idaeus
² Starwest Botanicals, https://www.starwest-botanicals.com/category/red-raspberry-leaf/
³ The Herbal Academy, https://theherbalacademy.com/herbal-smoking-blends
⁴ Smokable Herbs, https://www.smokableherbs.com/raspberry-leaf/
⁵ Odyssey Media Group, https://www.theodysseyonline.com/smoke-lavender-herbal-blends
⁶ Marijuana.com, https://www.marijuana.com/news/2017/08/healing-herbs-you-can-smoke-other-than-cannabis/