RASPBERRY:

It is also known as sultana berry. It grows by itself generally in forested areas and in clusters. The raspberry plant is a shrub and has thorns. It is also planted artificially in some gardens. Its fruit, which looks like mulberry, is red, meaty, juicy, and smells nice. It can be consumed as fresh fruit or dried fruit. Raspberry blossoms at the beginning of summer; its fruit gets ripe during July-August and harvested.

Benefits of Raspberry: It releases toxic elements in the body and cleanses the blood. It rejuvenates the body. It has a soothing effect in inflammatory diseases as it reduces fever. It helps against rheumatism, gout, anemia and tuberculosis. It is diuretic and good for constipation. Ripe, fresh raspberry is rich in Vitamin A and very beneficial. It tightens and strengthens tissues. Those who have kidney disease and diabetes are recommended to have it fresh.

How Is Raspberry Used? Gargling boiled flowers of raspberry with water is good for tonsillitis, gingivitis and gullet problems. It is useful as eyewash in conjunctivitis. When used as a mask after mashing a small amount of raspberry, it tightens and refreshes the skin. Tea can be made by boiling thinly minced raspberry leaves