Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Raspberry
The Herbs

(Rubus idaeus, R. strigosus) G

Folk Names: European Raspberry, Red Raspberry

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Powers: Protection, Love

Magical Uses: The brambles (branches) of the raspberry are hung up at doors and windows for protection. This is also done when a death has occurred, so that the spirit won’t re-enter the house once it has left.

Raspberry is served as a love-inducing food, and the leaves are carried by pregnant women to alleviate the pains of pregnancy and childbirth.