#raspberry leaf

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A flashback to the summer and the luscious red raspberries in the garden. Raspberries (Rubus idaeus) are a universally popular fruit and flavour for desserts and candies, but did you know that the leaves may have medicinal value in women’s health? Fresh or dried raspberry leaves can be steeped in boiling water to make a tangy, refreshing grassy-flavoured tea. The tea prepared from the leaves contain high concentrations of vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, zinc, antioxidant flavonoids, and ellagic acid (thought to help prevent cancer).

There’s a medical hypothesis that potassium and magnesium deficiency is one of the main underlying factors of PMS, and that’s where raspberry leaf tea can help. People who experience painful menstrual cramps may find drinking raspberry leaf tea during the first days of their period beneficial. The leaves are rich in bioavailable (easily absorbed by the human body) magnesium. Magnesium soothes muscle cramps by relaxing the smooth muscles, which are the type found in the uterus. Raspberry leaves are also high in potassium, and medical studies indicate eating potassium rich foods during your period can help with pain and bloating. Raspberry leaves also contain an alkaloid called fragrine, which may act to relax the smooth muscles of the uterus.

Raspberry leaf tea also has many traditional uses in pregnancy and labor, and there is medical evidence to support that drinking the tea during pregnancy can lower the risk of complications during birth. The medical consensus is that raspberry leaf tea is generally safe, but if you are interested in drinking it during pregnancy please talk to your doctor first.

If you find the plain raspberry leaf tea insipid, try combing it with with green tea, lemon balm, and spearmint for a refreshing drink that’s suitable for all phases of your monthly cycle.

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[solarpunkopossum]

if you're a uterus owner and you haven't tried raspberry leaf tea for your cramps you really should. For me it works better than ibuprofen. I just drank a cup and my cramps went way down. Plants are crazy yo.

[danikabonham]

[asphodelapothecary]

For a while I thought something was wrong with my uterus. My period are extremely painful, short, clotty, and heavy. I went to my gyno and got bloodwork done for hyperthyroidism and anemia and that came back clear. I’m too young to be going through “the change” so, I started doing some research and found out my estrogen is suuuper high and my progrestrogen is suuper low. My other symptoms included: adult acne, night sweats, dry skin, memory fog (which I assumed was from past drug use), stomach issues, low sex drive, fatigue, and chronic thirst.

I’m against pharmaceuticals unless it’s 100% necessary. I know that midwives in the past have had to have helped with similar women’s complaints before. I made a tea with what I found.

1 part dandelion- bloating, liver detox, aids digestion, prevents UTIs

1 part raspberry leaf- helps GI tract, filled with vitamins A, K, iron, calcium, and magnesium, helps PMS symptoms, nausea, cramping, mood swings, and stabilized period

1/2 pt nettle- reduces inflammation and reduces PMS symptoms

1 pt ashwaghanda- reduces anxiety, stress, and depression

A pinch of mugwort- relieve gas, ease cramps, increase appetite, cleanses GI tract, relieves tension, helps circulation (do not use if pregnant or for more than 5 days at a time)

1 pt licorice root- anti inflammatory, helps with autoimmune fertility issues (endometriosis, recurrent miscarriages, blood clot disorders), blood sugar levels, digestive and cervical mucus production

1 pt burdock root - removes extra estrogen, helps with acne

Add your favorite sweetener. I add honey because it’s a natural antibiotic

I’ll make a master post in the near future for all the herbs and supplements for women’s health in the near future. ❤️

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Close up of a Raspberry leaf in autumn

Photographer: Ron Good

[leahbasavraham]

Can’t hurt, right?

[artemiscalled]

Endometriosis Awareness Month 🌿 Tea for the Discomfort & Pain

Also known as gut-wrenching agony.

For any of you who suffer with endometriosis, you know it’s hard to describe the pain, much less be productive while it’s got you in its clutches. I know my endo is kicking my ass. SO. I have a tea recipe I use to tackle menstrual cramps, endo pain, lower back pain, and all the miscellaneous “female pains” that doctors are quick to write off. (Also: Fuck those doctors.)

**Obviously, I am not a doctor. This does not constitute medical advice or replace guidance from your physician. I’m just a patient with reproductive issues that painkillers can’t fix.**

~ The Tea ~

Bring 2 qts of water to a rolling boil. Add:

2 bags raspberry leaf (medicinal)

2 bags any raspberry tea (for flavor)

1/4 cup of loose tea, consisting of equal parts:

Nettles (reduces inflammation)

Red Clover (helps PMS / menstrual pains)

Elderberries (anti-inflammatory + antioxidants)

Ginger Root (anti-nausea, eases cramps)

If you don’t have spare tea bags, you can put the loose tea in a coffee filter in a sieve/strainer and keep it perched over the pot, but in the water so it can steep.

If you’re short on time, resources, or energy to deal with the loose leaf ingredients, the main focus is the raspberry leaf tea. Anything else you can add is just a bonus for muscle relaxing, anti-inflammatory, and flavor reasons.

The tea will be very dark because of the raspberry tea(s), so add honey to taste.

Hopefully you can enjoy the tea and feel better!

*Note: Do not consume raspberry leaf while pregnant unless directed by your doctor!

🌿💜 Em