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Source of validity: Traditional
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Black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) has a longstanding history in traditional herbal medicine, especially in North America. It has been used by Native American tribes and early settlers for various ailments, including supporting the health of the mouth, throat, and other mucus membranes. The fruit and leaves are rich in anthocyanins and tannins, which are thought to have mild astringent properties. These astringent effects may help to "tone" or tighten the tissues of the mucus membranes, potentially alleviating minor irritation or inflammation. Historically, black raspberry leaf tea was used as a gargle for sore throats and as a mouth rinse for oral health.

While these traditional uses are well documented in herbal literature, including texts like King's American Dispensatory and the writings of ethnobotanists, there is a lack of modern scientific studies specifically validating black raspberry's effects on mucus membranes. Most contemporary research on black raspberry focuses on its potential anticancer and antioxidant properties, rather than direct benefits to mucus membranes. Thus, its use for this body system is primarily justified by traditional practices rather than robust scientific evidence.

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