Normally when someone mentions red raspberry the first thing to pop into my head is the delicious red berry that is full of nutrients and antioxidants. Also how wonderful red raspberries taste when dipped into chocolate. Yum! But, the red raspberry plant has more to offer then it's juicy, tasty berries. Red raspberry leaf is a must for all females. Whether your in your teenage years or in the golden years. For woman Red Raspberry is consider a "smart herb". This means that no matter where you are at it health wise it will go where it is most needed.
Red Raspberry leaf can be used for:
* To aid fertility.
* To promote a plentiful supply of breast milk.
* To help stop excess bleeding after birth.
* To treat diarrhea.
* To regulate irregular menstrual cycle and decrease heavy periods.
* To relieve sore throats.
* To reduce fever.
* To strengthen the uterine muscles for childbirth
* To settle the digestive tract
* To help acne
* To help with PMS
* To ease labor and delivery
* To ease morning sickness
* And many more uses....
Red raspberry leaf is also stock piled with tons of health! Red Raspberry leaf provides a rich source of iron, calcium, manganese and magnesium. The magnesium content is especially helpful in strengthening the uterine muscle. Red Raspberry leaf also contains vitamins B1, B3 and E, which are valuable in pregnancy.
Now the question is how do I take it. The thought of eating leaves off the plant seems pretty out there. Well fortunately for us there is multiple other ways to take it. Red raspberry can be taken in capsule, liquid, tea, and tincture. The teas generally have a few other herbs with them to make them more tasty. One important thing to remember with tinctures is they are made with alcohol. But a dose of the tincture in hot water dissipates the alcohol and makes it safe for baby.
****Any information on this blog is strictly informational and should not be used as medical advice. Any questions you should consult with your health care provider****
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