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- Frontier Natural Products - Raspberry Leaf Cut & Sifted Certified Organic - 1 lb. (453 g) Frontier Natural Products Certified Organic Cut and Sifted Raspberry Leaf contains non-irradiated raspberry leaves that are freshness dated. To ensure fresh flavor that's always pure and natural, Frontier's spices are quality tested and freshness dated. Red raspberry leaf is used to make a tasty tea and is often combined with other tea herbs to give the beverages a more robust flavor. Raspberry contains tannins that give it an astringent flavor and make it a wonderful toning herb. Botanical name: Rubus idaeus L. Botanical Family: Rosaceae Common name: raspberry Synonyms: red raspberry, European raspberry, hoja de frambueso (Spanish) The Plant: Red raspberry, black raspberry, blackberry, boysenberry, cloudberry, dewberry, thimbleberry and loganberry are just a few of the 250-plus members of the genus Rubus. Raspberry is a native of North America, Asia and Europe and is cultivated for its fruits throughout most of the temperate regions around the world. Although the berries have been harvested since prehistory (fruit fragments have been found in archeological digs at ancient village sites), cultivation did not begin until the Middle Ages. Raspberry has since gone through plant selection and hybridization to create numerous named varieties. Red raspberry canes have varying degrees of thorns and grow up to six feet tall. A patch of raspberry can become an impenetrable bramble if not kept in check by pruning. The leaves are toothed and medium green on the upper side; underneath, they are covered in fine hairs that give them a silvery look. (see photo) Constituents of Note: Tannins are responsible for the astringency of raspberry leaves. Also present are several flavonoids and vitamin C. Quality: Raspberry leaves are green with a silver-gray underside. The tiny hairs, responsible for the lighter-colored appearance of the undersides of the leaves, cause the cut leaves to cling together and form clumps. Leaf petioles (stems) are present and may have small thorns. Plants stems should not be present at greater than 5%. The aroma of dried raspberry leaf is faint and somewhat tea-like; the flavor is astringent and green, with a bitter finish. Did you know? The genus name for raspberry, rubus, is derived from Latin and means "thorny shrub," a name to which anyone who has harvested the berries will agree. Wild members of this genus are often called brambles. Frontier's Spices Frontier is where you'll find the best in flavorful organic spices, all natural spices and seasonings and fair trade spices. Frontier's dedication to sustainable sourcing and stringent quality standards means you get the highest quality every time. Frontier's Natural vs. Organic Herbs and Spices Today, Frontier offers the option of both natural and certified organic herbs and spices. What's the difference? Organic: All of Frontier's organic products are USDA certified and are natural. Organic includes how a product is grown and harvested as well as post-harvest processing, treatment and handling. Natural: Frontier Natural Products Standard covers post-harvest treatment and processing. Frontier does not purchase any herbs or spices that have been treated with irradiation or chemicals such as ethylene oxide (EtO) and there are a number of other ingredients and processes that are not allowed. Taste That Makes A Difference. Frontier sources their spices from growers committed to quality, sustainability and ethical trade. Frontier strives to build partnerships and better the lives of smaller growers in developing countries with fair pricing programs. Quality You can trust Frontier products to be the freshest, purest and most sustainably produced. Simply put, quality effects taste and efficacy. Frontier Natural Products never produces or markets products that make empty claims or contain questionable ingredients. Once herbs and spices arrive at Frontier, every aspect of their handling i
- UPC # 089836007322
- Size/Form 1 lb.
Suggested Use: To make a tea, pour one cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of raspberry leaf, let steep for 5 minutes, then strain. Raspberry leaf is astringent and considered toning and strengthening to the reproductive tract. It's often recommended by midwives as a toning tea. Raspberry is a nice addition to many herb teas. Because of its astringent flavor and hearty mouth feel, it adds depth of flavor to tea blends and is often used as a base to which less robust-flavored herbs are added. It also makes a tasty tea on its own. Red raspberry leafs’ astringent properties make it a refreshing gargle or mouthwash and a useful ingredient in skin toners and other skin preparations. INGREDIENTS Frontier Natural Products - Red Raspberry Leaf Cut & Sifted Certified Organic - 1 lb. (453 g) Supplement Facts Serving Size: 2 tsp (1 g) Servings Per Container: 431 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value Total Carbohydrates 1 g <1%* Vitamin C 3 mg 5% Organic Red Raspberry, cut (leaf) 1 g ** * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. ** Daily Value not established. Ingredients: raspberry leaves
