Raspberry

Miskwimin

Parts used medicinally

Leaves, berries.

Medical Uses

Leaves for infusions, teas act as uterine tonic, gargle for sore throats, mouth ulcers.

Berries for sore throats and indigestion.

Climate Change Vulnerability

Uncertain.

Factors involved

Warming trends in spring could place raspberry plants at risk of earlier flowering, leaving them open to late spring frosts.

Increases in carbon, however, will favour forest perennials such as raspberry and fireweed.