Raspberry Leaf is known for its use in magic and witchcraft as a mother's herb and is commonly used in fertility spells. You can burn Raspberry Leaf in a loose incense blend, add it to floor washes, and ritual baths, use to dress your candles and stuff poppets. Planet: Venus. Element: Water

In ancient Greek mythology, the nursemaid to Zeus pricked hr finger on the thorns of the raspberry, and her blood dyed the berries red.

Raspberry leaf is a good component for fertility charms. In Hoodoo, a woman can make a bath of raspberry leaf to keep her man at home and to solidify her marriage. A classic Venus herb, raspberry leaf has a tradition of use with pregnancy, in particular, with aiding delivery and with increasing the production of milk. It is also commonly used to ease menstruation.

A tea is made from 1 teaspoon leaves to 1 cup boiling water; infuse for 15 minutes. Usually 1 cup is drunk three times a day, but you can also make this a spiritual aid by drinking a cup while meditating on the Empress from the Tarot.

Health Uses: Raspberry leaf is a traditional uterine tonic. It is classically used during pregnancy to help strengthen and tonify the uterus and provide valuable nutrition to the developing fetus as well as the mother and encourage a smooth labor. Red raspberry leaf has homostatic properties beneficial for preventing hemorrhaging during childbirth as well as after birth, restoring the elasticity of the womb and uterine ligaments and increase the flow and quality of breast milk.

Red raspberry is not just for pregnant women, but also menstruating women to help establish rhythm and regulate the menstrual cycle. The uterine strengthening contracts the uterus more smoothly, reducing cramping and profuse menstruation with thick, congealed blood.

Element Associations: Water
Planetary Associations: Venus
Astrological Associations: Scorpio
Chakra Associations: Root
Energy: Feminine/Receptive
Magical Properties: Love, Fertility + Protection
Healing Properties:Astringent Properties, Relieve Menstrual Cramping
Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus