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

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More research is needed to say for sure that raspberry leaf tea works. Can I take raspberry leaf tea to help with labour?Always talk to your midwife and a medical herbalist with experience of pregnancy before drinking the tea or taking capsules. Ashwagandha - an adaptogen that can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression Why Raspberry Leaf Benefits May Be an Answer to Your Period Cramps However, if you’re not pregnant or you’re simply interested in discovering a new type of tea to add to your pantry, read our A-Z list of types of teafor some more inspiration. The final say

Traditionally, blue cohosh has been used to induce labour because it stimulates the uterus. When it is taken during pregnancy, blue cohosh may be toxic to the unborn baby and mother; malformations cannot be ruled out. 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. This is particularly so in the case of women who have struggled with fertility issues or who have suffered early pregnancy losses due to menstrual bleeding issues of a weakness of the uterine lining. If raspberry leaf tea is an aid conception, then it is recommended to use it for three months prior to trying to conceive. It can be useful for women in the following circumstances: Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, severe weakness, vomiting, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady; Langhammer AJ, Nilsen OG. 2014. In vitro inhibition of human CYP1A2, CYP2D6, and CYP3A4 by six herbs commonly used in pregnancy. Phytotherapy Research. 28(4): 603-10. [Accessed January 2021]

BabyCentre's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. When creating and updating content, we rely on credible sources: respected health organisations, professional groups of doctors and other experts, and published studies in peer-reviewed journals. We believe you should always know the source of the information you're seeing. Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies.Cheang KI, Nguyen TT, Karjane NW et al. 2016. Raspberry Leaf and Hypoglycemia in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Dec;128(6):1421-1424. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000001757. [Accessed January 2021]

Additionally, red raspberry leaf tea may not be suitable for all pregnant people. In a 2016 case study, a pregnant person with gestational diabetes became hypoglycemic after consuming the tea. Although this was a single case, it highlights the need for more robust research. Other evidence also suggests the tea may not be suitable for: Those who struggle with heavy menstrual bleeding – raspberry leaf tea is high in iron and can assist with anaemia issues. Costea, T., et al. (2016). Botanical characterization, phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activity of indigenous red raspberry ( Rubus idaeus L.) leaves. In fact, it’s been used as a ‘uterine tonic’ for the last two centuries in the United States as well as still being a popular ‘pregnancy tea’. 2 Raspberry leaf tea is generally considered to be safe to drink in pregnancy. However, it is always a good idea to discuss it with your midwife before starting. There are a couple of things that you should be aware of before adding raspberry leaf tea to your diet.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 For example, studies evaluating the length of labour and birth outcomes found that the use of raspberry leaf tea can shorten the second stage of labour and reduce post-term pregnancy. With 12 years experience as a nutritional therapist working with clients across the UK, Europe and the US, she has helped countless women get to the root cause of their fertility issues and achieve the healthy pregnancy and baby they didn’t think was possible.