What is Raspberry Leaf?

Raspberry Leaf is the dried leaf of Rubus idaeus, the red raspberry plant, in the rose family (Rosaceae). The leaf has a herbal use that is entirely separate from the familiar fruit, and it is one of the most widely documented herbs in Western herbalism, traditionally brewed as a gentle daily tea.

About the plant

Red raspberry is a bramble native to temperate Europe and Northern Asia and now cultivated worldwide for both its fruit and its leaves. The dried leaf has a long documented history in Western folk tradition, particularly in women's herbal customs. Its constituents include the alkaloid fragarine, tannins, flavonoids, and minerals.

Related herbs

• Red Clover — another herb of Western tradition brewed as a tea.
• Nettle Leaf — a mineral-rich leaf for the teapot.

Raspberry Leaf: form & sizes

We carry Raspberry Leaf as cut and sifted dried leaf, sold by weight in sizes from 1 oz to 1 lb. We make no health or therapeutic claims.

Storage

Store Raspberry Leaf in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity, to preserve its color and aroma.

Raspberry Leaf at a glance

Botanical name

Rubus idaeus

Family

Rosaceae

Native region

Europe and Northern Asia; cultivated worldwide

Plant part

leaf

Also known as

Red Raspberry Leaf

Form

cut and sifted dried leaf

Sizes

1 oz to 1 lb