Tibetan raspberry is a very exotic plant for our gardeners and has become popular recently, so few people know how useful it is, what can be harmful, and what advantages it has for growing it on your own plot.
Description
Raspberry strawberry or Tibetan, grows in the form of a half-shrub, reaching a height of 30 cm to half a meter. Growth is definitely influenced by the characteristics of tillage and berry care. Corrugated foliage has a light green tint. Just it attracts attention to itself, even despite the rather unusual fruit. Raspberry blooms for a long time with white flowers that reach 3-4 cm in diameter.
Check out the main raspberry varieties: "The Pride of Russia", "Canadian", "Kirzhach", "Polka", "Atlant", "Cumberland", "Caramel", "Yellow Giant", "Gusar", "Hercules" and "Tarusa" .
Raspberry begins to bloom in the first summer month, and ends in the last fall. Interesting that flowers periodically appear next to the already ripe berries. The fruits have an expressive burgundy color and reach a large size - up to 3 cm. They are not hidden under the foliage of the dwarf shrub, but are openly directed upwards. Thanks to the massive bright berries in contrast with the green leaves, these plants are easily visible from a distance.
Did you know? In Western countries, Tibetan raspberries are called strawberries and raspberries because of its similarity to both berries at once. This feature is often used by marketers to increase the hype and, accordingly, sales. But in reality, a hybrid between raspberries and strawberries is impossible in principle.
Strawberry raspberry will be an excellent scenic addition to the garden, so it is not necessary to consider its planting solely for edible purposes. Most gardeners planted many of these plants at once along one of the barriers, making an unusual composition of shrubs and artificial structures. This structure has a very effective natural look.
But the Tibetan berry has a number of significant drawbacks that will have to be taken into account. The main one is that the fruits have far from the most refined taste. Although the huge size of the fruit can be misleading, giving hope for a fantastic taste, but Tibetan raspberries are spoken of as a berry with a neutral taste, which is not associated with the qualities of ordinary raspberries. Accordingly, there are not so many lovers of this variety, however, someone finds the massiveness of this berry attractive. 
Negative quality of this plant is the fact that almost the entire shrub is covered with sharp spines. Thorns are even located directly near the fruit. Therefore, harvesting is a very difficult task. Although, if the plant was planted for decorative purposes, the thorns will turn it into an excellent natural fence, which can be perceived as a virtue, and to collect the fruits will be enough to wear special clothes and gloves.
The composition of the berries
Rosal raspberry contains many substances necessary for our body:
- vitamin C - provides support to the immune system of the body, fights against viral and respiratory diseases;
- vitamin p - increases the flexibility of vascular membranes, has a reducing effect on cells and tissues, is an inhibitor of the aging process;
- vitamin A - regulator of protein synthesis, strengthens the skin, affects the production of visual pigment;
- iron - is responsible for the level of hemoglobin in the blood;
- copper - preserves the natural pigmentation of hair, strengthens them, participates in respiratory processes, supports hormonal glands;
- potassium - the main component of the potassium-sodium pump, which is responsible for supplying the cells with nutrients.
In addition to red raspberry varieties, yellow and black raspberries are also found in home gardening, with many beneficial properties.
What is the use?
The beneficial properties of Tibetan raspberry determine the high level of pectin content. These substances normalize the functionality of the entire digestive system, restoring intestinal motility, and promote better absorption of necessary elements from food. With a shortage of pectins, disorders such as diarrhea and flatulence may occur, but eating only a dozen or two berries during the day can not worry about it.
Did you know? The acidity of the Tibetan raspberry makes it possible to use it in vegetable dishes. The Chinese put it in a salad with onions and tomatoes, and also in lecho with sweet pepper.
We list the main beneficial properties of this berry:
- support the proper functioning of the circulatory system;
- hardening and increasing the flexibility of the membranes of blood vessels;
- providing the body with the right composition of blood;
- increased hemoglobin levels;
- normalization of the digestive system;
- restoration of gastric motility;
- opposition to flatulence and diarrhea;
- prevention of colds;
- positive effect on psychological state;
- increase immunity;
- low calorie.
Important! Tibetan raspberry is effective in the treatment of colds and viral diseases, having a significant amount of vitamin C as part.
Contraindications and harm
Tibetan raspberry is not recommended for use by people suffering from allergies to it and diabetics, as this is fraught with a significant deterioration in their condition.
Important! For pregnant and lactating women, it is not contraindicated, but, on the contrary, has a positive effect on the health of the child and the mother.
Storage rules
The picked fruits of the Tibetan raspberry can be stored in the refrigerator for about two or three days, but when frozen for the winter, the shelf life increases significantly, almost up to one year. 
For the preservation of the medicinal properties of raspberries is better to dry. From dried berries it is possible to brew tea, which has not only great taste, but also a number of useful properties. It is effective for the normalization of metabolism, against colds and spring beriberi.
Rosal raspberry has a wide range of useful properties, but it is a very rare berry on the market, since there are no large scale production. Semi-shrubs planted on their plots successfully take root, multiply very rapidly and have a good harvest. Therefore, planting in a small area will satisfy any needs of your family in this berry.
