Rubus Idaeus, Raspberry, Fu Pen Zi, 覆盆子

Fu Pen Zi (TCM)
Picture New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563

Picture Koehler’s Medizinal Pflanzen, 1887

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Botanical name:


Rubus idaeus
The Chinese Raspberry is R. chingii. However, a number of varieties are used including R. idaeopsis, R. coreanus, R. corchorifolius. R. idaeus is used in Hebei province, showing the species are synonymous with the Western Raspberry.
See also Rubus Kanda Kar Ri (used in Tibetan Medicine)

Parts used:


Leaf, fruit

Temperature & Taste:


Leaf: Cool, dry. Fruit: Cool, Moist. Sweet.

Classifications:


2O. ASTRINGENT
4e. STOMACHIC
TCM:
R. Astringents

Uses:


1. Benefits the Kidneys and Yin, Stops Leakages: (leaf, fruit)
-gentle tonic in old age

2. Benefits the Uterus, Regulates Menstruation and Pregnancy: (leaf, fruit)
-irregular and painful menstruation
    
3. Astringes, Benefits the Stomach: (leaf, fruit)
-indigestion, colic, abdominal pain
    
4. Clears Wind-Heat (leaf):
-Colds, Flu
    
5. Externally:
-Raspberry leaf tea is a good mouth wash for sore mouth and throat including tonsillitis


DRIED RIPE FRUIT (TCM):
1. Strengthens the Liver and Kidneys, Stops Leakages:
-impotence, sterility


Dose:


LEAF in INFUSION or BRIEF DECOCTION: 5–15 grams;
DRIED FRUIT in DECOCTION: 6–15 grams.
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Main Combinations:


LEAF:
1. Consumption, Raspberry with

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2. Pneumonia, Raspberry leaf with

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3. Bedwetting:
i. Raspberry leaf with

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ii. Raspberry leaf with

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4. Tonic during Pregnancy,

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5. Prepare for Birth:
i. Raspberry leaf with

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ii. Raspberry leaf with

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6. During Labor:
i. Raspberry leaf with

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ii. Raspberry leaf with

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7. Female Infertility:
i. Raspberry leaf with

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ii. Raspberry leaf,

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8. Old age tonic:
i. Raspberry leaf with

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ii. Raspberry leaf with

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9. Gastritis, Raspberry leaf,

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10. Stomach Ulcers, Raspberry leaf

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11. Diarrhea in Children:
i. Raspberry leaf with

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ii. Raspberry leaf,

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12. Measles, Raspberry leaf,

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DRIED FRUIT (TCM):
1. Impotence
i. and Spermatorrhea, Raspberry fruit (Fu Pen Zi),

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ii. with Lower Back Pain, Raspberry fruit (Fu Pen Zi),

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iii. or Male Infertility, Raspberry fruit (Fu Pen Zi),

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2. Lower Back pain from Kidney weakness, Raspberry fruit (Fu Pen Zi),

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3. Poor Vision in old age, Raspberry fruit (Fu Pen Zi),

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Cautions:


Fresh fruit is not suitable for Cold and moist Stomach

Main Preparations used:


Juice, Syrup of the Juice, Raspberry Vinegar