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RASPBERRY LEAF

Scientific Name: Rubus idaeus

Common Names: Raspberry Leaf

Family: Rosaceae

Part Used: fruit, leaves, bark

Habitat: Native to Northern Canada,Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee

Benefits: diarrhea, colds, stomach issues, fever, strong bones, cramps, stop menstrual bleeding, uterine tonic, bed wetting

 

RED CLOVER

Scientific Name: Trifolium pretense

Common Names: Red Clover

Family: Fabaceae

Part Used: Flowering tops

Habitat: Common throughout United States

Benefits: relieves symptoms menopause, osteoporosis, breast cancer protection, respiratory, eczema

 

RED ROOT

Scientific Name: Ceanothus americanus

Common Names: Wild Snowball

Family: Rhamnaceae

Part Used: root, bark, leaves

Habitat: Native to North America

Benefits: skin cancers, skin lesions, expectorant, antispasmodic, asthma, colds, coughs

CAUTION: Avoid if pregnant

 

Rhodiola

Scientific Name: Rhodiola Rosea

Common Names: Golden Root, Arctic Root, Arctic Rose

Family: Crassulaceae

Part Used: Root

Habitat: native to Siberia

Benefits: enhance physical strength/endurance, improves memory, anti-depressant

 

ROSE

Scientific Name: Rosa spp Syn. Rosa alba, R.gallica, R.damascena, R. centifolia

Common Names: Rose

Family: Rosaceae

Part Used: Hips, flower, leaves, bark

Benefits: astringent, fragrant, wounds, skin conditions, hair care, facial care, aphrodisiac, mood lifter, stop bleeding

 

ROSEMARY

Scientific Name: Rosmarinus officinalis

Common Names: Rosemary

Family: Lamiaceae

Part Used: Leaves, stems, flowers

Habitat: Native to Mediterranean, now grown worldwide

Benefits: pain, arthritis, diabetes, boost memory, hair tonics, rheumatic diseases, circulatory problems, sore muscles, antioxidant, uterine spasms, cramps

 

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