Raspberry Leaf Herb

A part of the fruit bearing Raspberry shrub, the Raspberry Leaf has been a part of the medicinal world for thousands of years. Raspberry Leaf, known as the woman�s herb is high in many vitamins and minerals and is primarily used today during pregnancy and labor.

The Raspberry shrub is a member of the Rose family and the fruit is an important commercial crop and grown in most temperate regions around the world. The Raspberry shrub is a spreading hardy plant that can take over an area quickly if not controlled. The Raspberry fruit is popular for its sweet tangy flavor and eaten raw as well as being made into many products. Raspberry Leaf holds the highest concentration of nutritive value though and is used in tea to treat woman�s ailments and menstruation as well as during pregnancy and labor.

Raspberry Leaf Tea

Raspberry Leaf tea is prepared by steeping 1 teaspoons of dried herb in 8 ounces of boiling water for 5 � 10 minutes.

Raspberry Leaf Uses & Herbal Remedies

The high nutritive value of Raspberry Leaf aids to the healthy development of the mother and fetus during pregnancy.

Raspberry Leaf helps promote circulation and is particularly important during pregnancy when the mother is producing more blood.

Raspberry Leaf contains an alkaloid that strengthens the uterus preparing for delivery of the fetus during pregnancy.

Raspberry Leaf can help sooth intestinal inflammation and diarrhea, especially useful in children.

A wash of Raspberry Leaves can help relieve irritation of the skin or mucus membranes.

Raspberry Leaf Cautions

Although used during pregnancy, Raspberry Leaf should not be used until well into the second trimester or beginning the third trimester of pregnancy.