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Raspberry
Scientific name: Rubus idaeus

Medicinal value
This herb is good for females as it strengthens the uterine wall during pregnancy, reduces the pain of childbirth, helps to reduce false labor pains, eases menstrual cramps and regulates the flow during menstruation. It is also good for vomiting in small children, dysentery and diarrhea in infants. After childbirth it also decreases uterine swelling and cut down on bleeding.
Religious importance
It is believed that is a love-inducing food and if the brambles are hung at the entrance of the home it prevents unwanted spirits from entering.

Habitat
This biennial or perennial plant with a height of 3 - 6 feet prefers cold winter and long cool springs and plenty of water for better growth in the Southern region.

Rose
Scientific name: Rosa spp.

Medicinal value
The vitamin c of this herb nourishes the skin, acts as a blood purifier, as a remedy for infections, cold and flu.

Religious importance
It is believed that Rose water is used in gourmet dishes and in love potions. Petals are used in healing incense and sachets. The hips are strung like beads and worn to attract love. Rose petals if sprinkled around the home calms personal stress.

Habitat
They are adaptable to many types of soils, need adequate water and are best grown in the specific growing season. North America has an abundance of rose plantation.

Rosemary
Scientific name: Rosmarinus officinalis

Medicinal value
This herb stimulates the circulatory system, treat bites and stings (externally). treats migraines, bad breath, stimulates sexual organs, treats nervous disorders, upset stomachs, regulates menstrual cycle and eases cramps (internally). It is also used in lotions to ease arthritis and muscle pain.

Religious importance
It is believed that Rosemary is used for protection, banishment, to do away with evil spirits and bad dreams.

Habitat
Rosemary is a perennial that prefers mild climates available inside house. This plant reaches a height of 2-4 feet and tolerates poor soils.

Rue
Scientific name: Ruta graveolens

Medicinal value
This herb helps in expelling from the body, poison from snake bite, scorpion, spider or jellyfish. Pregnant women should not use it.

Religious importance
It is believed that this herb is used in sachets and amulets to ward off illness. The smell of the freshly crushed herb keeps away thoughts of envy, egotism and love gone wrong.

Habitat
This bushy perennial has a height of 2-3 feet and prefers average to poor soil, full sun and a climate matching that of North America.

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