Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus) is often used for tea and tea mixtures. Raspberry leaves contain a moderate levels of calcium, potassium, iron, manganese, and magnesium, as well as vitamins B, C, and E. There are also a number of ketones and antioxidants in these leaves that deliver various health benefits. The most notable benefits of these leaves include its effects on pregnancy, menstrual discomfort, implantation, blood pressure, fertility, reproductive health, and the immune system.
While drinking an excess amount of this tea during the first two trimesters is not always recommended, it can strengthen the uterine lining and help to ease labor pains, making it a popular choice as your due date approaches. For menstrual cramps there are anti-inflammatory and sedative properties of these leaves that help to decrease menstrual discomfort, as well as symptoms like mood swings and cramping. Raspberry Leaf tea is considered an overall reproductive health tonic, specifically for women. It can help to regulate hormones and even stimulate milk production if you are struggling with consistent breastfeeding.
All Herbs come in 1 oz. packages unless otherwise stated
Each herb possesses unique ways of helping you to stay healthy and support your body, mind, and spirit. Herbs are used for a variety of purposes. In addition to medicines, herbs are often used for making teas, bathing, body care products, flower essences, supplements, and as fragrances.
Many thousands of years after mankind uncovered the medicinal and spiritual use of these plants, scientists have acquired the tools that were needed to figure out how they worked and confirm their effectiveness. You can see an example of this in scientific articles confirming the effectiveness of elderberry improving your immune system with thousands of antioxidants and even anticarcinogenic effects!
We encourage you to do your research before ingesting any herb. This is especially true if you are taking any medications, as many herbs interact with specific types of medications (St. Johns Wort and Antidepressants for example, causes serotonin syndrome, which can be fatal). Always consult your doctor before trying to treat, diagnose, or cure any medical condition, as they know what is best specifically for you.