Red raspberry leaf
Rubus idaeus
also known as Raspberry leaf, European red raspberry
Moderate (traditional pregnancy use)
A traditional pregnancy and women's health tonic used in the third trimester to tone the uterus and ease menstrual discomfort.
- Traditional pregnancy tonic in third trimester
- May tone uterine muscle
- Eases menstrual cramps in some traditional use
- Provides minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron)
- Used in European folk medicine for centuries
Active in Tannins, Flavonoids, Fragarine, Vitamin C.
Avoid in early pregnancy — uterine activity
Use only in third trimester under midwife or provider guidance
Avoid with history of preterm labor
Use caution with diabetes medication
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