Raspberry
Rubus Idaeus
Certified Organic from France
Raspberry leaves have been known since antiquity at least.
A legend from Greek mythology tells us how the raspberry changed from a pearly white to the pinkish-red color we know today.
According to the legend, the infant Zeus was entrusted to the nymph Ida, the daughter of the king of Crete. To soothe the cries of the future king of Olympus, she wanted to pick raspberries, but accidentally pricked her breast on one of the thorns. The drop of blood that flowed from her stained the raspberry.
Since then, it has been said that the raspberry bears the color of Ida’s blood. This legend is reflected in the very name of the raspberry plant, as its Latin name is *Rubus idaeus*, which literally means “Ida’s bramble” or “bramble of the world of Ida.”
The astringent properties of raspberry leaves, along with their benefits for late-stage pregnancy (preparing for childbirth) and harmonizing the female cycle, make them a plant that offers much more than just its fruits.
Furthermore, raspberry leaves have been used in Europe for centuries as an alternative to tobacco.
Its soft, cottony texture and neutral taste make it an excellent base for creating your own homemade Herbal Mix.
To create a slightly fruity Herbal Mix base, we recommend a synergy of Mullein and Raspberry.
For a more neutral blend, you can also explore Tussilage leaves.
Finally, to make your herbal mixture a bit sweeter and tastier, you can toast it in a pan for 10 seconds over high heat. Start with a small quantity first!
Also, check out our ready-to-use Herbal Mix and Indian Mix! 🙂