Raspberry Leaf

Raspberry leaf tea has been used to aid fertility, promote breast milk, to strengthen and tone the uterus, help stop excessive bleeding after birth, help regulate the menstrual cycle and decrease heavy periods; also to relieve sore throats, and to help reduce fever.

Raspberry leaf tea is well known for use in pregnancy, and has been shown in studies to shorten the second stage of labour, as well as lessening bleeding, increasing milk and promoting a quicker recovery time. It is believed that raspberry leaf, if taken regularly through pregnancy and labour can:

- Ease the symptoms of morning sickness.
- Sooth and prevent bleeding gums which many pregnant women experience.
- Relax the smooth muscles of the uterus
- Assist with the birth of the baby and the placenta.
- Calm cramping of the uterus.

It also provides a rich source of iron, calcium, manganese and magnesium. The magnesium content is especially helpful in strengthening the uterine muscles. Raspberry leaf also contains the vitamins B1, B3 and E.