Thank you for your interest in herb plants from MeadowSweet Herbs & Flowers. I've closed plant and seed order processing for 2024. Online orders for plants and seeds will re-open on Monday 6 January for shipping from the next Tuesday, 14 January.
If you are interested in my Mini Grow & Use Guides, please email me for processing at minette@tonoli.co.nz during the shop's vacation dates.
The gates sales table plant stand is always open and up and running, so feel free to pop past if you are in the Rangiora/Waikuku area to see a selection of the plants (not all plants in my inventory is available outside - if you want to come past for something specific, text me and we can see what we can work out: 0225251177).
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Raspberry
$9.50
A DECIDUOUS shrub growing to 2m. Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or semi-shade. Fruit, root and stem are edible while the
leaves and roots have medicinal actions.
Raspberry fruit is delicious when eaten raw and can also be used in pies, preserves, etc. The root and young shoots are edible while a pleasing herb tea is made from the dried leaves.
The leaves and roots are anti-inflammatory, astringent, decongestant, ophthalmic, oxytocic and stimulant. A tea from the dried leaves can be used as a tonic
for pregnant women to strenghten the uterus and aid in childbirth. It is also useful as a gargle to treat tonsillitis and mouth inflammation and externally for poultices to treat minor wounds and burns. A purple to dull blue dye is obtained from the fruit.
A cosmetic face mask is made from the fruit to sooth reddened skin.
