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Red raspberry leaf
Also called: Rubus idaeus leaf
A leaf tea traditionally used to tone the uterus, most often in the last weeks of pregnancy to prepare for labor. Research on its benefits is small and mixed.
Commonly used for
- Late pregnancy, with your midwife or provider's guidance
- Menstrual cramps (traditional use)
- General uterine tonic (traditional use)
Found naturally in
- Red raspberry leaves (the fruit itself does not have the same use)
Label red flags
- Pregnancy blends with many herbs and undisclosed amounts
- Raspberry fruit or raspberry ketone products, which are different
Check with a provider
- Pregnancy. It is traditionally used only late in pregnancy, and only with your midwife or provider's approval.
- High-risk pregnancy, a history of fast or preterm labor, or a planned cesarean
- History of hormone-sensitive conditions
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