in water three or four times a day, is a useful solution for the uterus and to stop haemorrhages. Raspberry leaf tea can be taken freely before and during confinement; it will strengthen and prevent miscarriage and render parturition less laborious. The infusion will also relieve painful menstruation and aid the flow; if too abundant it will decrease without abruptly stopping it. Infuse with Prickly ash( Xanthoxylum fraxineum) and Blue cohosh( Caulophyllum thalictroides) and take ½ cup three times a day. Raspberry leaves as a feminine douche for leucorrhoea is made by 1 tablespoonful of the leaves simmered in 1 pint of water for l0 min., covered, cooled and added to container of room-temperature water. Dose: Tincture of Raspberry alone, 30 – 60 drops in water as required. Infusion, 1 teaspoonful to 1 cupful of boiling water; steep at least 3 min. Externally: The infusion is a valuable wash in sores, ulcers and raw surfaces, as an astringent. Russian Experience: Malina( Raspberry) is a most popular aromatic berry. This wild plant alone covers vast areas of the country. It is used and also cultivated far wine, food, medicine( domestic and clinical). Folk Medicine employs the most common and simple things of their surroundings. If an analysis was made these simple herbs would not be described as the same, as their content and structure draws from many vital sources which nature alone can provide. Folk Medicine: Tea, decoction, Nastoika( with vodka) are employed for colds, coughs and as a diaphoretic, when required. Berries are enjoyed by most and have a therapeutic value for La Grippe. Also stem twigs as tea for the above and difficulty in breathing.
RASPBERRY Rubus idaeus, L.( Botanica, Moscow, 1949)
Clinically: Used in syrups to improve the taste of other compounds and as a tonic itself.