Raspberry
Generic name: raspberry [ RAZ-ber-ee ]
Drug class:Herbal products
What is raspberry?
Raspberry (or "red raspberry") is a fruit plant also known as Framboise, Framboisier Rouge, Framboisier Sauvage, Frambuesa Roja, Rubi Idaei Folium, Rubus, and other names.
Red raspberry is a fruit. When used as a food product, raspberry is not likely to produce health benefits or side effects. When used as a medicinal product, raspberry may produce both desired and unwanted effects on the body.
Raspberry has also been used during childbirth to reduce the need for pain medication or to shorten the length of labor. However, research has shown that raspberry may not be effective for these conditions.
Other uses not proven with research have included treating stomach problems, diabetes, heart disease, breathing disorders, vitamin deficiency, fluid retention, and other conditions.
It is not certain whether raspberry is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Raspberry should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Raspberry is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Raspberry may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this product if you are allergic to raspberries, or if you have:
past or present cancer of the breast, ovary, or uterus; or
a history of endometriosis or uterine fibroids.
Before using raspberry, talk to your healthcare provider. You may not be able to use raspberry if you have certain medical conditions.
The use of raspberry as a food product is likely to be safe during pregnancy. The use of red raspberry leaf as a medicine is possibly safe during pregnancy. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether raspberry passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.
How should I take raspberry?
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