Rubus Idaeus, Raspberry, Fu Pen Zi, 覆盆子 Fu Pen Zi (TCM) New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563 Koehler’s Medizinal Pflanzen, 1887 Botanical name: Rubus idaeusThe Chinese Raspberry is R. chingii. However, a number of varieties are used including R. idaeopsis, R. coreanus, R. corchorifolius. R. idaeus is used in Hebei province, showing the species are synonymous with the Western Raspberry.See also Rubus Kanda Kar Ri (used in Tibetan Medicine) Parts used: Leaf, fruit Temperature & Taste: Leaf: Cool, dry. Fruit: Cool, Moist. Sweet. Classifications: 2O. ASTRINGENT4e. STOMACHICTCM:R. Astringents Uses: 1. Benefits the Kidneys and Yin, Stops Leakages: (leaf, fruit) -gentle tonic in old age, especially in Europe. (leaf, fruit)-various conditions of old age, including to cleanse and strengthen the joints in Rheumatism.-‘treats impotence and hardens the ejaculation’. (Fruit, Zhen Quan)-‘reinforces the Qi and makes one to feel happy and vigorous’ (Fruit, Ming Yi Bie Lu)-‘prevents the hair from turning white’. (Fruit, Ming Yi Bie Lu)-‘Very Good’ for Diabetes (juice, leaf). 2. Benefits the Uterus, Regulates Menstruation and Pregnancy: (leaf, fruit) -irregular and painful menstruation; PMS.-specific medicine for use during pregnancy: it helps ease morning sickness, prevents miscarriage, promotes easy, speedy delivery with less pain, as well as preventing hemorrhage and cleansing the…

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