Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Raspberry, particularly red raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus), has been used in traditional herbal medicine for various women's health concerns, including menstrual support and, less commonly, menopause. The traditional use is based on the belief that raspberry leaf has "tonic" effects on the uterus and can help regulate female reproductive health. However, while raspberry leaf is well-known in folk remedies for pregnancy and menstrual discomfort, its direct application for menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, or hormonal fluctuations is far less established and not widely documented in either historical or ethnobotanical literature.

From a scientific perspective, there is minimal evidence to support the efficacy of raspberry leaf for menopause. Only a handful of preclinical studies have investigated the plant’s phytoestrogen content, which is theorized to potentially influence hormone-related symptoms, but robust clinical trials in menopausal women are lacking. Major reviews and authoritative sources (such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health) do not recognize raspberry leaf as an evidence-based therapy for menopause.

In summary, the use of raspberry (leaf) for menopause is rooted more in tradition than science, and the overall evidence for effectiveness is very low.

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