Raspberry Leaf

Great for Tea & Smoke!

Potential Health Benefits:

• Contains flavonoids, tannins, minerals, Vitamins C, E, & B, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, & potassium

• Anti-inflammatory

• Antioxidant properties

• May help ease PMS symptoms such as cramping, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea

• While typically recommended for the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, some women use the herbal remedy to help with nausea & vomiting in the first trimester as well

• Used to strengthen the uterus, improve labor outcome & prevent excessive bleeding after childbirth

• May help shorten labor 

• The fragarine compound found in red raspberry leaves is known to help tone & tighten muscles in the pelvic area, including the walls of your uterus, which can help make delivery easier

Who should AVOID Raspberry Leaf?

• People taking diuretic drugs or laxatives; can cause dehydration

• May have laxative properties & could cause loosening of stool in certain people

• People using sedatives or taking antidepressants

• If you experience Braxton Hicks contractions during pregnancy or have spotting in the second or third trimesters, you should discontinue use

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*"Research suggests that the most optimal time to start drinking red raspberry leaf tea is at 32 weeks gestation. It’s recommended to limit your intake to 1 cup per day if you choose to consume it earlier in pregnancy"*