Natures Aid Raspberry Leaf, High Potency, Equivalent to 750 mg Dried Raspberry Leaf, Vegan, 60 Tablets

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As with coffee, it’s recommended to have no more than two cups of red raspberry leaf tea a day as its safety is unknown at higher levels. 8 Raspberry leaf is frequently used during pregnancy and labour to strengthen and tone the uterus, theoretically assisting contractions and preventing haemorrhage [ 10, 11]. While there is a long history of raspberry leaf use in pregnancy there is little research contributing to the evidence base especially in relation to its mechanism of action [ 12, 13], efficacy or potential harmful effects [ 11]. One review of scientific literature exploring raspberry leaf use in pregnancy [ 14] (now more than 10years old) concluded that there was not enough evidence to recommend its use in this context. Focusing more broadly on herbal remedies used by pregnant women, Dante, et al. [ 15] conducted a systematic review of epidemiological studies into herbal therapies that included two studies on raspberry leaf [ 16, 17]. The findings relating to raspberry leaf use in pregnancy were inconclusive.

Roman chamomile may induce abortion. It could be unsafe to take medicinal amounts orally during pregnancy. An older test-tube study investigating the effect of red raspberry leaves in human laryngeal cancer and colon cancer suggests the leaves may have antioxidant properties and could provide beneficial health effects. Oral lichen planus Red raspberry leaf has been recommended as a tonic to improve fat metabolism and encourage weight loss. It is often sold as a “detoxifying” supplement meant to improve body composition and overall health. However, a scientific study found no effects, neither harmful nor beneficial. Potential Risks of Red Raspberry Leaf Tea

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Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice: “Raspberry leaf — Should it be recommended to pregnant women?”

To help prepare your bitch for whelping, we recommend to start using our Raspberry Leaf Tablets three weeks after mating and continue until one week after whelping.The American pregnancy association (AMA) states that red raspberry leaf tea may help to increase breast milk supply, making it a breastfeeding-friendly tea. 13 Shorten labour, ↑ term birth, ↓Artificial rupture of membranes, caesareans and instrumental birth No adverse effects. Poor egg quality or nutritional deficiency – raspberry leaf tea can help to boost overall nutrition which helps to prepare the body for pregnancy, increasing the chances of a successful outcome. Men also use it to boost their nutrition levels to prepare for conception as well. This can also make it helpful for those couple undergoing IVF treatment. Valerian is used for anxiety and insomnia. More scientific evidence of safety is needed. Other herbal medicines Life threatening anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) was reported in a woman who received an enema made from German chamomile. The baby had severe asphyxia and died the following day. Chamomile is usually taken orally, not by enema. Chamomile (Roman) Recommendation

Similarly, other older research has found an 11% decreased use of forceps during birth for people who consumed red raspberry leaf tea in the last 8 weeks of pregnancy, though this was also not significant ( 7). Kennedy DA, Lupattelli A, Koren G et al. 2013. Herbal medicine use in pregnancy: results of a multinational study. BMC Complementary Alternative Medicine. 13: 355. [Accessed January 2021] I tend to start drinking raspberry leaf tea a few days before I expect my period to arrive to prepare for days 1 and 2 which are often the heaviest flow days. Antioxidants can help neutralize harmful free radicals and protect against inflammation and chronic disease ( 2).

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Healthy nutrients. Raspberry leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, and E, as well as iron, calcium, and potassium. Dante G, Bellei G, Neri I et al. 2014. Herbal therapies in pregnancy: what works? Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 26(2): 83-91. [Accessed January 2021] Laura Southern is a fully certified nutritional therapist from London Gynaecology, who has worked in nutritional therapy for seven years, and she qualified at the prestigious Institute for Optimum Nutrition which is recognised as one of the leading centres for nutritional training and education. Hypoglycaemic effects followed use of tea and confirmed by withdrawal and reintroduction of raspberry leaf

European Food Research and Technology: “Detection of estrogenic activity in herbal teas by in vitro reporter assays.” One cup of red raspberry leaf tea is not a source of calories or other macronutrients. However, red raspberry leaf is a good source of: Improved uterine health. The tea is thought to increase blood flow to the uterus and strengthen uterine muscle fibers. This may help improve the effectiveness of contractions during labor. If you are taking any other type of medication, pregnancy-related or otherwise, you should always consult a medical professional. Raspberry leaf tea is a herbal remedy, and just like a number of other herbal remedies, it can interfere with some forms of medication, in particular, those that you might be taking for diabetes or depression. You should also avoid if:

Cranberry is taken orally to prevent urinary tract infections but there is not much reliable scientific information. In the amounts normally found in foods, cranberry would not be expected to cause problems.