Evidence supporting the use of: Raspberry
For the health condition: Dyspepsia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in the form of raspberry leaf tea. In European and North American herbal traditions, raspberry leaves have been used for a variety of ailments, including gastrointestinal discomfort and dyspepsia (indigestion). The astringent properties of the leaves, attributed to their tannin content, were thought to soothe the digestive tract and reduce mild gastrointestinal upset. However, the use of raspberry fruit or leaf specifically for dyspepsia is not prominent in modern herbal pharmacopeias nor widely recognized in current herbal guidelines for indigestion.
Scientific research on raspberry, especially focused on its effects on dyspepsia, is limited. While raspberry fruits are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber, and some laboratory studies suggest potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, there is minimal direct clinical evidence supporting their use in treating dyspepsia. Most modern studies involving raspberry pertain to its general health benefits rather than its efficacy in relieving digestive disorders.
In summary, the use of raspberry for dyspepsia is primarily based on traditional herbal practices and anecdotal evidence rather than robust scientific validation. The overall quality and quantity of evidence supporting raspberry as a treatment for dyspepsia is weak, and it should not be relied upon as a primary therapy for this condition.
Other ingredients used for Dyspepsia
cutchallspice
aloe vera
green chiretta
apple
artichoke
barberry
basil
myrobalan
berry flavor
betel
bilberry
black pepper
blackberry
rice
chamomile
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
curcumin
dandelion
fennel
flavonols
ginger
goldenseal
heartwood
Indian tinospora
licorice root
marshmallow
mustard seed
oregon grape
peppermint oil
phellodendron amurense
plantain
plum fruit
raspberry
slippery elm bark
sphaeranthus indicus
triphala
gastrodia
cardamom
papaya
Indian bael
neem tree
nut grass
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
ferula assafoetida
hedychium spicatum
anise
tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
fumaria parviflora
swertia
peony
boxthorne
yarrow
prickly ash
myrrh
chrysanthemum
dioscorea
fern
hyacinth bean
sweetgums
morinda
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
wood betony
white oak
indigo leaves
enzymes blend (proprietary)
geranium
Avens
Angelica
acacia
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Abrus
Amomum
Asafoetida
Ajuga
Anserina
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Angostura
Alsonia scholaris
Agrimonia pilosa
Asteracea
Ananain
Abuta
Aniseed myrtle
Arisaema
Black Seed
Bai Ji
Bidens pilosa
Blackthorn
Bicarbonate
Blepharis
Belleric myrobalan
Bistort
Butea monosperma
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Bael
Boswellia
Banyan
Bur-Reed
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Bitter principals
Black root
banana
Bergenia
Boerhavia diffusa
Centaury
Cinnamomum
Combretum quadrangulare
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Centaurium erythraea
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Capsaicin
Curcumen
Catechu
Campylandra fimbriata
Colombo
Corktree
Curcuma
Chirata
Costus
Colocynth
Celosia
Dianthrone
Dichrostachys glomerata
Elephant's Head
Embelia
Goldthread
Galangal
Lotus
Little ironweed
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Other health conditions supported by raspberry
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Arthritis
Asthma
Bleeding (external)
Bleeding (internal)
Bruises (healing)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (general)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Fever
Free Radical Damage
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Labor and Delivery
Miscarriage (prevention)
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