Red raspberry leaf tea is especially popular due to its possible benefits for pregnant women. However, it seems to help women in general.
Benefits
Raspberry Leaf contains calcium, iron, and magnesium. Other vitamins and minerals present in raspberry leaves include vitamins A, B1, B2, and B3 as well as vitamins C and E, manganese, niacin, and selenium.
Red raspberry leaves contain polyphenols like tannins and flavonoids, which act as antioxidants in your body and can help protect cells from damage.
Many women claim that red raspberry leaf tea helps shorten labor.
Red raspberry leaf is a much-loved uterine tonic and pregnancy aid. It is a rich source of several vitamins and minerals, including calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamins C and E.
These and other constituents tone the pelvic muscles and relax and stimulate the uterus, for a balancing effect.
It is generally recommended for use during the entire pregnancy and after, as it prepares the uterus for birth and stimulates the flow of milk. The leaf is also indicated for menstrual pain and heavy menstruation.
For fertility and pregnancy?
Red raspberry leaves contain fragarine, a plant compound that helps tone and tighten muscles in the pelvic area, which may reduce the menstrual cramping caused by the spasms of these muscles.
Red raspberry leaf tea has also been used to strengthen the uterus, improve labor outcome and prevent excessive bleeding after childbirth.
Suggested Use
Safe to drink 1–3 cups per day, though intake should be limited to 1 cup during early pregnancy.
Precautions
No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Celeste Siyamba –
Firstly, I read about Rd raspberry leaf tea on mama natural website and to my surprise I stumbled on Hambelela organic, this happened to have it in stoc. Being pregnant I desperately needed it for labor preparation and low iron. I started taking it from 26 weeks yet in small quantities and increased the intake as the tummy grew. Before delivery I ran another Haemoglobin test and to my surprise I moved from 11.6 to 14. The truthful part is that it really helped shorten labour. I went to maternity at midnight and delivered at 5 am. RRL is indeed a herb for ladies. I also took it after delivery.
blink –
tried the raspberry leaves last year and I never went back to regular old rooibos… the raspberry leaves have alleviated my period pains and menstrual cramps, and hopefully I’ll have less pain to none with continuation… thank you Hambelela Organic