Raspberry leaves are an excellent antipyretic. Observation shows that the infusion of dried raspberries or fresh fruit syrup causes profuse sweating 30-60 minutes after ingestion.
Raspberry leaf preparations have long been used to combat fever in viral and bacterial diseases that occur at elevated temperatures, such as flu or colds, also in the youngest. Raspberry syrup is especially recommended for children.
Due to its high vitamin C content, fresh raspberries are used to treat and prevent the common cold.