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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.

Felter's Materia Medica on Aspberry

RUBUSRUPA8
   The bark of the root of Rubus villosus, Aiton; Rubus canadensis, Linné; and... / ...n. Preparations.—1. Specific Medicine Rubus. Dose, 5 to 60 drops. 2. Syrupus Rubi, Syrup of Black Raspberry. Dose, 1 to 2 fluidounces. Specific Indication.—Gastro-intestinal atony, with copious wate......a thorough purging with castor oil or similar cathartic has been resorted to. Rubus strigosus (Red Raspberry) has similar uses.1

RUBUS IDAEUS
   The fruit of Rubus Idaeus, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rosaceae). Cultivated. Common Name: Raspberry. Principal Constituents.—Malic and citric acids, laevulose, 4.6 per cent and dextrose (2.5......tric acids, laevulose, 4.6 per cent and dextrose (2.5). Preparation.—Syrupus Rubi Idaei, Syrup of Raspberry (chiefly a vehicle). Action and Therapy.—An infusion of the leaves is useful in the diarr......nk for fever patients. A refreshing fever drink is also prepared by mixing equal parts of syrup of raspberry and vinegar and diluting with water to taste.1


WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.

Physician's Materia Medica on Aspberry

RASPBERRY
   The leaves of RUBUS STRIGOSUS, Michx. Astringent, having the same range of use as Blackberry root. It is said to act specifically also on the uterus like ergot. Locally applied in dilute solution in gonorrhea, gleet, leucorrhea and prolapus ani.2


References

1) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.