Raspberry
The raspberry plant, which produces its strawberry-like fruits called raspberry in summer and autumn, is from the Rosaceae family. The homeland of raspberry, which grows in many regions of Asia, Europe and America, is not known for sure; but the word "ida" in its scientific name brings to mind the ancient Kazdağı region in our Aegean region. The trunk of the plant is perennial; its shoots, which can grow up to 1-2 m in length and are covered with thorns, are biennial. These shoots begin to bloom their white flowers in clusters in each axil at the beginning of summer of their second year.
While the flowers mature and turn into fruit, new flowers continue to bloom. The raspberry's mass fruit, consisting of fleshy and juicy vines, is red in color and contains hard seeds inside the vines. However, there are also raspberry species that produce fruit in white, purple and black colors, and also produce fruit for a second time in the fall season.
Raspberry fruit, which has a very pleasant taste and smell, spoils quickly. Therefore, it is eaten fresh. But it is suitable for freezing. In addition, raspberries are consumed by making syrup, juice, candy, jam, marmalade, jelly, ice cream and liqueurs.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES
The nutritional values of 100 g. fresh raspberries are as follows: 57 calories; 1.2 g. protein; 13.6 g. carbohydrates; 0 cholesterol; 0.5 g. fat; 3 g. fiber; 22 mg. phosphorus; 22 mg. calcium; 0.9 mg. iron; 1 mg. sodium; 168 mg. potassium: 20 mg. magnesium; 130 IU vitamin A; 0.03 mg. vitamin B1; 0.09 mg. vitamin B2; 0.9 mg. vitamin B3; 0.09 mg. vitamin B6; 5 mg. folic acid: 25 mg. vitamin C and 4.5 mg. vitamin E.
BENEFITS TO OUR HEALTH
In addition to the important nutritional values mentioned above;
o Raspberry is astringent and astringent. With this feature, it stops diarrhea and provides constipation.
o Due to the same feature: It stops white discharge in women; reduces excessive bleeding during menstruation and regulates menstruation. It is effective in correcting uterine contractions in women who will give birth, reducing labor pains and facilitating birth. However, it should be taken regularly during these periods.
o Raspberry is a tonic that strengthens the body.
o It also has diaphoretic, antipyretic and cooling effects.
To achieve all these effects, the young leaves of the raspberry plant are collected and dried in a sunny and airy place. The ripe fruits and dried leaves are mixed. Take 2 teaspoons of this mixture, pour boiling water over it and wait for 10-15 minutes to prepare an infusion. You can drink as much of this infusion as you want.
o Raspberries are also good for sore throats and tonsils, mouth ulcers and bleeding gums.
To benefit from these effects, gargle deeply with the infusion described above.
