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Source of validity: Traditional
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Raspberry (various species, most commonly Rubus idaeus), particularly its leaves, has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine. In European and North American folk traditions, raspberry leaf tea has been employed as a soothing digestive aid, believed to help alleviate mild gastrointestinal discomforts, including dyspepsia (indigestion). This traditional use is likely based on raspberry leaf’s astringent properties, attributed to its tannin content, which may have a mild effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa. However, there is little to no robust scientific evidence specifically validating the efficacy of raspberry (fruit or leaf) in treating dyspepsia in controlled clinical settings. Most of the scientific literature focuses on other possible uses, such as its potential role in women's health or its antioxidant properties. Systematic reviews and authoritative herbal compendia often mention raspberry for digestive complaints based solely on historical usage. As such, while raspberry is traditionally used for indigestion and similar complaints, the evidence supporting its use is mostly anecdotal or based on long-standing herbalist recommendations rather than modern pharmacological research or clinical trials.

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