Raspberry working on horses

The raspberry is a shrub that prefers a sheltered, moist place. Often you see the bushes in ditch edges or under trees. The Romans already used the medicinal properties of raspberries. And English farmers used an infusion of raspberry leaves against diarrhea. Primarily, the leaves are used for their medicinal properties, but also the young shoots and the fruit. The leaves and buds are rich in tannins, flavonoids, and organic acids. The fruit is rich in natural sugars, organic acids, and pectin. They also contain vitamin C, folic acid, magnesium, and zinc.

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Prepare the uterus for birth

Raspberry for pregnancy

Raspberry leaves can be fed to mares in the last 3 months of pregnancy. Raspberry leaves help prepare the uterus for birth. It has a strengthening, relaxing, and restorative effect on the uterus.

It prevents premature contractions, ensures more efficient contractions that are less painful, resulting in a more relaxed birth. After birth, it helps to stop bleeding and helps the uterus return to its normal size.

Raspberry should only be given to pregnant mares in the last 3 months of pregnancy and shortly after. After pregnancy, it stimulates milk production.

Other raspberry functions

Raspberry leaf can also be used for chronic diarrhea, as it has astringent and anti-infective effects on digestion. In addition, it works for fatigue and anemia. Raspberry leaf also has a blood-purifying function. The fruit can be used as a laxative and diuretic product rich in vitamin C.