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American Red Raspberry

Rubus idaeus

Rubus idaeus, commonly known as red raspberry, originates from traditional medicine practices but lacks specific recorded uses. Scientific studies have shown that exogenous melatonin treatment can improve drought tolerance in red raspberries at certain concentrations, and a mutant form of the M3 gene has been observed to enhance activity and thermostability. Additionally, aqueous extracts of Rubus idaeus have demonstrated potential benefits for mice with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by regulating gut microbiota and purine metabolism, although the exact mechanisms remain unclear. Green leaf volatile profiles in red raspberries vary during different ripening stages and among berry tissues within the Rosaceae family. No significant safety concerns or drug interactions have been reported for this plant.

At a glance
Traditionally for
astringent · fever
Traditions
traditional · Western phytotherapy
Best evidence
D
Cautions
—

Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.

Traditional use

  • astringent traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • fever traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • rheumatism Western phytotherapy T3 DRDUKE
  • stimulant traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • bilious traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • bowel traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • depurative traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • diabetes traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • diarrhea traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • eye complaints traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • gastritis traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • gout traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • inflammation traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • paralysis traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • scurvy traditional T3 DRDUKE

What the science says

  • Exogenous melatonin treatment improved drought tolerance in red raspberry at the squaring stage, particularly at 150 μmol L⁻¹. D PMID
  • A mutant Rubus idaeus raspberry ketone synthase (M3) showed significantly enhanced activity and thermostability compared to the wild type. D PMID
  • Raspberry aqueous extract improved MAFLD symptoms in mice by regulating gut microbiota and purine metabolism, with Ileibacterium and inosine playing key roles. D PMID
  • The study found that green leaf volatile profiles varied between ripening stages and berry tissues in Rubus idaeus and other Rosaceae berries. D PMID
  • Transgenic tomato fruits expressed enzymes from raspberry and produced raspberry ketone glycosides, with highest levels in the peel. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is American Red Raspberry?

American Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What is American Red Raspberry traditionally used for?

Traditional sources record American Red Raspberry for: astringent, fever, rheumatism, stimulant, bilious, bowel. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.

Which traditions use American Red Raspberry?

American Red Raspberry appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional, Western phytotherapy.

What does the scientific evidence say about American Red Raspberry?

5 sourced findings are recorded for American Red Raspberry; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Exogenous melatonin treatment improved drought tolerance in red raspberry at the squaring stage, particularly at 150 μmol L⁻¹.

How strong is the evidence for American Red Raspberry?

The strongest finding for American Red Raspberry carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is American Red Raspberry safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for American Red Raspberry in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does American Red Raspberry interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for American Red Raspberry in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of American Red Raspberry?

American Red Raspberry is also known as: Малина обыкновенная, framboisier.

Is American Red Raspberry a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

Sources

  1. T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
  2. T2 Raspberry aqueous extract ameliorates MAFLD in mice by regulating gut microbiota and purine metabolism. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Computational and deep-learning-guided design of raspberry ketone synthase towards concurrent gains in activity and thermostability. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses reveal melatonin-mediated drought response in red raspberry at the squaring stage. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Metabolic engineering of tomato fruits for production of raspberry ketone glycosides. literature abstract metadata
  6. T2 Green Leaf Volatile Profiling Reveals Ripening-Stage- and Tissue-Specific Patterns in Rosaceae Berries. literature abstract metadata

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