| Grown commercially across North America and | | | | As an addition, the alkaloids continue to tone the uterus |
| Europe, the raspberry leaf is rich with many vitamins | | | | as it returns to its actual size. For some, it may help |
| and minerals. Raspberries are consumed throughout | | | | their milk to come in. It will enrich the mother's milk |
| the world but its leaf is not widely known for its herbal | | | | during the period when the baby has growth spurt. It |
| value. It has a long history in ancient Europe but its | | | | should be used after 6 weeks after birth so that it |
| exact origin is not proven. The remedy is not | | | | would not be dangerous to the mother and the baby. |
| well-known to most people because it has a very | | | | It can also be used as an anti-inflammatory and a |
| narrow focus. Pregnant women use this to aid in their | | | | remedy for stomach upsets and diarrhea. Its mild |
| delivery. | | | | formula is often used for children and is also taken as |
| The use of the raspberry leaf is certainly for pregnant | | | | a mouthwash to relieve mouth and throat infections. |
| women. It strengthens and supports their body in many | | | | Raspberry leaves can also be an astringent because |
| ways. It contains Vitamins A, B, C, D, and E and | | | | of the tannins. Tannins act as astringents that can be |
| minerals such as phosphorus, calcium and potassium. | | | | effective in soothing inflammation and toning the |
| Vitamin A boosts the immune system of the mother | | | | tissues of the intestines to prevent water loss. |
| and also helps the baby to develop its bones and skins | | | | The Raspberry leaf is consumed through an infusion or |
| properly. Vitamin E helps enable the red blood cells to | | | | a tea. You may take it for approximately one ounce |
| carry oxygen around the body. It allows the body to | | | | of dried leaves for every two cups of tea. You may |
| promote healing and recover more quickly. It also | | | | drink it for hot or cold. Many people take it cold when |
| contains calcium wherein it is a vital substance for | | | | they experience stomach problems or throat |
| pregnant women. It helps develop bones of the baby | | | | infections. Although it may lower blood sugar levels |
| and it regulates the nerve cells of the mother and | | | | diabetics need to avoid it. It has not yet been tested |
| reduces pain during childbirth. It provides a natural | | | | for children though it is useful for pregnant women. |
| mixture of positive effects for both the mother and | | | | Instead, pregnant mothers should take vitamin |
| the baby. The combination of vitamins and minerals | | | | supplements. For your own health safety, always |
| replaces the nutrients that are lost during the childhood | | | | consult your doctor before starting to take herbal |
| trauma. It aids in the pre-labor contractions that helps | | | | treatment. |
| the woman's uterus to prepare for her child delivery. | | | | |