Most Midwives suggest that this tea is most helpful in the last 6 weeks of pregnancy but us Herbalists know that that Raspberry Leaf (Rubus ideaus) can be extremely useful during the whole of Pregnancy and even pre-pregnancy.
It is mostly taken as a tea or infusion, and Raspberry is the best known, most widely used, and safest of all uterine and pregnancy tonic herbs. It contains fragrine, an alkaloid which gives tone to the muscles of the pelvic region, including the uterus itself. It has a very nourishing and harmonising effect on the uterus.
High in vitamins and minerals
Raspberry Leaf tea is extremely beneficial and contains lots of vitamins and minerals. It is rich in vitamin C, vitamin E and the easily assimilated calcium and iron. Raspberry leaves also contain vitamins A and B complex and many minerals, including phosphorous and potassium.
Fertility, Morning Sickness, Aiding Labour, Breast Milk Production
The benefits of drinking a raspberry leaf brew before and throughout pregnancy include:
• Increasing fertility in both men and women. Raspberry leaf is an excellent fertility herb when combined with Red Clover.
• Preventing miscarriage and haemorrhage. Raspberry leaf tones the uterus and helps prevent miscarriage and postpartum haemorrhage from a relaxed or atonic uterus.
• Easing of morning sickness. Many attest to raspberry leaves’ gentle relief of nausea and stomach distress throughout pregnancy.
• Reducing pain during labour and after birth. By toning the uterine muscles used during labour and delivery each contraction is more effective and efficient.
• Providing a safe and speedy parturition. Raspberry leaf works to encourage the uterus to let go and function without tension. It does not strengthen contractions, but does allow the contracting uterus to work more effectively and so may make the birth easier and faster.
• Assisting in the production of plentiful breast milk. The high mineral content of Raspberry leaf assists in milk production.
Buy Raspberry Leaf Tea
Product Name: Raspberry Leaf Tea 100g (Around a month’s supply.)
Price: £9.00
Jodie Foreman BSc (Hons) MNIMH
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