Botanical Name – Rubus fruticosus & villosus

Family: Rosaceae

Energetics: cool, dry, tonifying

Taste: astringent, sour

Parts used: root, leaves, berries

Affinities: lower digestive and urinary systems

Actions: astringent, diuretic, antispasmodic, antioxidant, alterative, hypoglycemic

Preparations: tea/ decoction, tincture, wine infusion, 

Cautions: Typically, a safe herb to use. It is a powerful astringent so large doses, especially of the root, can cause stomach cramping.

Therapeutic Uses:

• Extremely useful for diarrhea. 
• Helps to flush out excess fluids in the body such as edema and gout. 

**This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness or disease. It is for educational purposes only.