This article will summarize the effects of smoking raspberry leaf for
people who are interested in knowing how it may affect them. Raspberry
leaf is a smokable herb that has a number of medicinal uses. It is
commonly used as a sedative, so if you are on medication for depression,
smoking raspberry leaf is not a good idea.
Nicotine-Free People
who want to avoid nicotine and still want to smoke may try this as an
alternative to tobacco, because it is nicotine-free. While smoking
raspberry leaf is an alternative for people who want to quit tobacco, it
is not suitable for people who are using certain medicines. Men and
women who are taking laxatives or diuretics will find that smoking
raspberry leaf is best avoided, since it can increase the risk of
dehydration.
Ease Muscle Tension People who use bush pipes
sometimes try this herb mixed with other herbs. It helps to relax the
muscles. Its muscle-relaxant effect is one reason why some women find it
helpful during menstruation. Of course, you don't need to smoke it to
get the health benefits. Raspberry leaf can be consumed as a tea by
people who want the muscle-relaxant effect without smoking.
