Loose Dried Raspberry Leaf Herb

Raspberry Leaf is the dried leaves of the red raspberry plant. It is used as a medicinal herb, usually taken as a tea. It has a great nutritional profile, with Vitamin C, B vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Many women find it useful in countering the symptoms of PMS and menstrual cramps, owing to it being rich in fragarine, a plant compound that helps tone and tighten muscles in the pelvic area.

For the same reason, it's main use is in late pregnancy, where is has been used for centuries to help prepare the uterine muscles for delivery and, in some cases, it is said to help initiate labour. There are also a couple of studies which have shown that it can help shorten labour, reduce interventions and reduce postpartum bleeding (see the links at the bottom of this description for links to the studies in question).

This tea should NOT be used in the first trimester of pregnancy. As with any intervention in pregnancy, please speak to your doctor or care provider first if you intend to use this tea whilst pregnant. This description is not intended as medical advice or in place of medical advice.

Our raspberry leaf is supplied as  coarsely chopped dried leaves, and is grown in Poland. It is supplied in a simple paper bag.

Available in 20g and 50g packs.

Studies on Raspberry Leaf Tea and Pregnancy:

On reducing labour duration
On reducing labour interventions and postpartum bleeding