Rubus Idaeus, Raspberry, Fu Pen Zi, 覆盆子
Fu Pen Zi (TCM)
New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563
Koehler’s Medizinal Pflanzen, 1887
Botanical name:
Rubus idaeus
The Chinese Raspberry is R. chingii. However, a number of varieties are used including R. idaeopsis, R. coreanus, R. corchorifolius. R. idaeus is used in Hebei province, showing the species are synonymous with the Western Raspberry.
See also Rubus Kanda Kar Ri (used in Tibetan Medicine)
Parts used:
Leaf, fruit
Temperature & Taste:
Leaf: Cool, dry. Fruit: Cool, Moist. Sweet.
Classifications:
Uses:
1. Benefits the Kidneys and Yin, Stops Leakages: (leaf, fruit)
-gentle tonic in old age
2. Benefits the Uterus, Regulates Menstruation and Pregnancy: (leaf, fruit)
-irregular and painful menstruation
3. Astringes, Benefits the Stomach: (leaf, fruit)
-indigestion, colic, abdominal pain
4. Clears Wind-Heat (leaf):
-Colds, Flu
5. Externally:
-Raspberry leaf tea is a good mouth wash for sore mouth and throat including tonsillitis
DRIED RIPE FRUIT (TCM):
1. Strengthens the Liver and Kidneys, Stops Leakages:
-impotence, sterility
Dose:
LEAF in INFUSION or BRIEF DECOCTION: 5–15 grams;
DRIED FRUIT in DECOCTION: 6–15 grams.
Main Combinations:
LEAF:
1. Consumption, Raspberry with … available in PRO version
2. Pneumonia, Raspberry leaf with … available in PRO version
3. Bedwetting:
i. Raspberry leaf with … available in PRO version
ii. Raspberry leaf with … available in PRO version
4. Tonic during Pregnancy, … available in PRO version
5. Prepare for Birth:
i. Raspberry leaf with … available in PRO version
ii. Raspberry leaf with … available in PRO version
6. During Labor:
i. Raspberry leaf with … available in PRO version
ii. Raspberry leaf with … available in PRO version
7. Female Infertility:
i. Raspberry leaf with … available in PRO version
ii. Raspberry leaf, … available in PRO version
8. Old age tonic:
i. Raspberry leaf with … available in PRO version
ii. Raspberry leaf with … available in PRO version
9. Gastritis, Raspberry leaf, … available in PRO version
10. Stomach Ulcers, Raspberry leaf … available in PRO version
11. Diarrhea in Children:
i. Raspberry leaf with … available in PRO version
ii. Raspberry leaf, … available in PRO version
12. Measles, Raspberry leaf, … available in PRO version
DRIED FRUIT (TCM):
1. Impotence
i. and Spermatorrhea, Raspberry fruit (Fu Pen Zi), … available in PRO version
ii. with Lower Back Pain, Raspberry fruit (Fu Pen Zi), … available in PRO version
iii. or Male Infertility, Raspberry fruit (Fu Pen Zi), .… available in PRO version
2. Lower Back pain from Kidney weakness, Raspberry fruit (Fu Pen Zi), … available in PRO version
3. Poor Vision in old age, Raspberry fruit (Fu Pen Zi), … available in PRO version
Cautions:
Fresh fruit is not suitable for Cold and moist Stomach
Main Preparations used:
Juice, Syrup of the Juice, Raspberry Vinegar
