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Red
Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus)
Other
names: Framboise, Raspberry, Raspberry Ketone,
Rubi idaei folium and Rubus
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Medicinally
Raspberry
leaves have a number of medical applications. They
have been used in connection with the common cold,
sore throats, diarrhea, pregnancy, and postpartum
support.
In
pregnancy it was traditionally used to help with
nausea, ease labor and delivery, and post-partum
recovery. It is also helpful for regulating
menstrual period and controlling diarrhea.
Brewed
as a tea or as an infusion, raspberry leaf is one
of the safest and commonly used tonic herbs for
women wanting to get pregnant or for women who are
already pregnant. Red Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus)
tones the uterus, improves contractions and
decreases constipation.
Raspberry
Leaf contains many minerals and vitamins,
including vitamin C and calcium. It also contains
an alkaloid called fragrine, which lends tone to
the uterus.
Raspberry
leaf does not start labor or promote contractions.
It is NOT an emmenagogue or oxytocic herb. What it
does is help strengthen the pelvic and uterine
muscles so that once labor does start the muscles
will be more efficient.
Brewed
as a tea or as an infusion, red raspberry leaf is
one of the safest and commonly used tonic herbs
for women wanting to get pregnant or for women who
are already pregnant. Red Raspberry Leaf (Rubus
idaeus) tones the uterus, improves contractions
and decreases constipation.
Raspberry
leaf tea also acts as an astringent on irritated
skin by tightening the top layers of skin or
mucous membranes effectively reducing secretions,
relieving irritation, and improving tissue
firmness. Topically, red raspberry leaf is used
for inflammation of the mouth and throat, and skin
rash and inflammation.
Red
raspberry leaf is used for GI tract disorders,
upper and lower respiratory tract disorders,
cardiovascular system disorders, influenza, swine
flu, fever, diabetes, vitamin deficiency, as a
diaphoretic or diuretic, for stimulating bile
production, "purification of skin and
blood", diarrhea, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia,
morning sickness associated with pregnancy,
preventing miscarriage, and facilitating labor and
delivery.
History
For
thousands of years midwives of old and Chinese
herbalists have used herbs with very good results.
Most of our allopathic medicines have come from
herbs. A safe, commonly used herbal tonic for
pregnancy is red raspberry leaf tea.
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Raspberry
leaf C/O
(Rubus idaeus)
Origin-
Poland
Red
Raspberry is a
wonderful herb for the ladies as it relieves
stress on the uterus, strengthens the pelvic muscles, controls excess
menstrual bleeding and spotting during
pregnancy. More...
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