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

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

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

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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. Hypoglycaemic effects followed use of tea and confirmed by withdrawal and reintroduction of raspberry leaf The use of herbs in pregnancy can be a part of Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) which is defined by the National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health as a health care approach outside of mainstream Western or conventional medicine [ 5]. Large surveys in Australia found between 52 and 73% of pregnant women were using CIM and 37 to 48% consulted a CIM practitioner (for example a naturopath or herbalist) through their pregnancy [ 6, 7]. Raspberry leaf ( Rubus idaeus of the Rosacea family) was found to be one of the top five herbs being used by pregnant women and being prescribed by CIM practitioners. Forster, et al. [ 8] identified that 36% of women attending a public antenatal clinic in Melbourne Australia took at least one herbal supplement during pregnancy, with the most common being raspberry leaf (14%). Mollart, et al. [ 9] found that 52.5% of a group of Australian midwives ( n=571) recommended raspberry leaf to women experiencing a post-dates pregnancy and incidentally, it was also the most frequently used CIM strategy in their own pregnancies. 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.

In particular, anecdotal evidence has described a few raspberry leaf benefits for menstruators experiencing premenstrual syndrome (also known as PMS). Raspberry leaf contains high amounts of tannins and flavonoids which have antioxidant activity. It has been used to reduce menstrual cramps for centuries. Animal studies have shown that raspberry leaf can act as a relaxant in the gastrointestinal tract. This can result in reduced cramping during menstruation. Raspberry leaf contains chemicals which act in exactly the same way as drugs. It may not be safe for you and your growing baby. Even if it is, it's important to make sure you're taking or drinking a dose that's safe for you both. Parsons M., et. al. 1999. Raspberry leaf and its effect on labour: safety and efficacy. Australian College of Midwives Incorporated Journal. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10754818/ Opens a new window [Accessed February 2021]

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In addition, the leaves contain small amounts of ellagic acids, which have been shown to have anti-cancer effects in some test-tube studies ( 1, 3, 4). Raspberry leaf tea is not intended for using to bring on labour. It is recommended and designed to be taken in gradual increasing doses in the last 12 weeks of pregnancy. If you take too much to try and induce labour, you could end up causing over stimulation and fetal distress. Anecdotal evidence You should be careful if you are taking other medicines before drinking raspberry leaf tea as, like all herbal remedies, it can interfere with some other medicines such as those for diabetes and antidepressants and cause side effects.

In one study, raspberry leaf was used safely from week 32 of pregnancy until after delivery. From week 32 of pregnancy until labour, 192 women were randomly assigned to take either raspberry leaf tablets (2.4g daily in 2 doses) or placebo. There were no differences between the groups for: An older test-tube study investigating the effect of red raspberry leaves in human laryngeal cancer and colon cancer suggests the leaves may have antioxidant properties and could provide beneficial health effects. Oral lichen planusRaspberry leaf tea is also thought to help the womb muscle tone up. There is some evidence that, by getting really toned up and ready for action in this way, a woman is less likely to go past 41 weeks of pregnancy. So although the tea doesn't really start labour, it might help push your body in the right direction by getting the womb fit and strong.” Benefits of raspberry leaf tea

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. Raspberry leaf is also a diuretic and thought to have laxative properties, meaning it could alter the toilet habits of some drinkers. 11 If you've watched your due date come and go or you're just so damn uncomfortable, you might have started exploring ways to bring on labour naturally, one of which includes drinking raspberry leaf tea. This is a herbal remedy that is thought to tone the muscles of your womb to help it work during labour. What is raspberry leaf tea? Sandra Greenbank, a nutritional therapis t specialising in fertility, pregnancy and women's health says that raspberry leaf tea can induce labour, strengthen the uterus, make labour less painful, and, yes, even prevent tears during birth.One to three cups a day is sufficient to obtain its raspberry leaf benefits. It is suggested to keep it to one cup a day during pregnancy. Potential Side Effects Raspberry leaf is as the name might suggest, a tea made from the leaves of the raspberry plant – it is not raspberry tea, a fruit based made using the berry. Native to Northern America and many parts of Europe Raspberry leaves have bee used as a medicinal herb for many years – in fact, there is evidence that as early as the 6 th-century pregnant women were drinking a tonic made from raspberry leaves. Raspberry leaf tea is a traditional herbal remedy taken from the raspberry bush leaves. What are the benefits of drinking raspberry leaf tea in pregnancy?

Considering raspberry leaf tea is easy to get hold of, you might be mistaken for thinking that it must be safe to drink. However, some medical herbalists caution that you should be careful taking it early in pregnancy, as it stimulates the uterus and could bring on a miscarriage, although there are no studies on this. Raspberry leaf has been famous throughout history for preparing mothers for childbirth. It is thought to help shorten labour, as it strengthens the uterine and pelvic muscles while also working as a relaxant at the same time, and therefore helps reduce the pain of contractions during labour," Sandra adds. Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves - slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh Simpson, M. et. al. 2001. Raspberry leaf in pregnancy: its safety and efficacy in labor. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11370690/ Opens a new window [Accessed February 2021]In a multicentre study, daily application of almond oil for at least three months during pregnancy was associated with giving birth early (before week 37). Blue Cohosh Recommendation Affect your bowels: while some users found it to have a laxative effect, others found it actually helped treat diarrhoea. Advise choosing products from a reputable source and following the manufacturer’s instructions, especially the dosage advice. Pregnant women have long been recommended to take herbal teas to try and help some of their symptoms.



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