The Benefits of Red Raspberry Leaf Tea
Red raspberry leaf tea is a pretty common topic amongst pregnant women. Let’s dive a little bit deeper into this amazing herb!
The dried leaves of raspberry plants are what makes raspberry leaf tea. Red Raspberry leaves contain many beneficial nutrients and compounds, including:
🍃Vitamin Ꞓ
🍃Magnesium
🍃Calcium
🍃Zɪnc
🍃Gallotannins
🍃Kaempferol
🍃Qu3rcetin
🍃Caffeic acid
🍃Chlorogenic acid
🍃Ferulic acid
It has dynamic uses and those that have been reported include:
⇴Stimulating labor
⇴Shortening labor
⇴Reducing labor complications
⇴Reducing menstrual pain
⇴Supporting dysmenorrhea
⇴Supporting breast milk production
Many women drink red raspberry leaf in the week leading up to delivery because it helps tone the uterus. That said, there are varying schools of thought regarding the safety of drinking this tea earlier in pregnancy. So always discuss with your doctor, midwife, etc. if you’re interested in incorporating this into your routine.
I’ll be showing you a few ways to use red raspberry leaf tea in upcoming recipe guide, launching soon. Stay tuned!
(Parsons et al, Buřičová et al)
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As always, not medical advice. Always ask your doctor before making changes to your healthcare routine, especially if pregnant.
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This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before pursuing any changes to your personal healthcare regime.
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References
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European Medicines Agency. (2014). Assessment report on Rubus idaeus L., folium. Retrieved from: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-rubus-idaeus-l-folium_en.pdf.
Farlemi, A. Lamari, F.N. (2016). Berry Leaves: An Alternative Source of Bioactive Natural Products of Nutritional and Medicinal Value†. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4931538/.
Gruber, C.W. O’Brien, M. (2011). Uterotonic Plants and their Bioactive Constituents. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3407953/.
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