Plant Witchery: Discover the Sacred Language, Wisdom, and Magic of 200 Plants - Juliet Diaz 2020

Raspberry Rubus strigosus
A Compendium of Plants

ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES

feminine energy, love, protection

Though there are numerous types of raspberries in a variety of colors, the most easily found is red raspberry, Rubus strigosus. Her berries can be used as a dye as well as a medicine, and her leaves are used in teas by both herbal and traditional healers.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

Red raspberry’s fruit and leaf have a variety of purposes. Women sometimes take red raspberry leaf orally in order to ease labor and delivery. The leaves also purportedly aid in stopping diarrhea, are good for bronchial issues, and may help with heart problems and protect against age-related mental decline.

MAGICAL PROPERTIES

Raspberry has a mothering, nurturing quality. She eases the various stages of the feminine Moon cycle, helping you through menstrual periods, childbirth, and menopause. Fertility can be quite a challenge when the sacral chakra is under distress, and raspberry eases any trauma and pain you may be carrying there, healing you and bringing you to better reproductive health. Raspberry also facilitates self-trust, as well as trust in relationships.

PLANT WISDOM

Raspberry’s wisdom is powerful, and her healing embrace is even more so. Work with her if you want to heal your womb, particularly if you have been sexually abused or are having a hard time conceiving. Her message is unique to each person, and she will show up in dreams only if she needs to show you something that will propel your healing or your intentions forward.