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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Rubus strigosus, R. idaeus
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Bark
Leaves
Roots
Chemicals this herb contains:
Citric acid
Tannins (See Glossary)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Relaxes uterine spasms.
Relaxes intestinal spasms.
Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals when
taken internally.
Miscellaneous information:
Berries are delicious, nutritious and non-toxic.
When eaten as a common food, no problems are expected for
anyone.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Regulates labor pains.
Decreases excessive menstrual bleeding.
Is used as gargle for sore throats.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have
not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't
use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breast-feeding:
Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking
small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of
problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45,
basically healthy and take for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
None expected
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