Raspberry Leaf Tea

[PlantFan]

Have any of the ladies out there had any experience with raspberry leaf tea? I'm thinking of trying it but wanted some feedback from those that have.
Thanks!

[rabbit]

I've had raspberry leaf cylon, it's mixed, but very delightful if you ask me! Than again I really really love raspberries!!!

[PlantFan]

Thanks, Rabbit. So now I know it will probably at least taste good. I was also wondering if anyone has had any experience with the efficacy of its claims on female functions.

[rabbit]

lol... ya I don't think I'll be answering that one

[teamuse]

I've used it before...it seemed to help lesson discomfort during "that time of the month" over time.

It was also a large component of my Pregnancy Tea... I think it helped, if nothing else it was a comfort to sit down with a cup when I was not feeling up to snuff.

It was also a large component of an herbal suppliment recommended by the midwives, which I couldn't take due to sensitivity to another of the ingredients.

However, it seems to be wildly popular for toning the female reproductive system.

[PlantFan]

Thanks. That's what I keep reading. And I haven't come across any negative testimonials. I think I'll give it a try.
Thanks!

[Proinsias]

My wife wasn't too keen on the taste of the rasberry leaf tea bags she purchased but swore that they helped to speed up the latter stages of pregnancy - to the point where she could physically feel the tea inducing and strengthening braxton hicks contractions.

[teaspoon]

It helps me a bit too, but I still take ibuprofen (sp?) along with it because it doesn't help quite enough to be used on its own. But that's just me. I've got it in a blend with chamomile, ginger, and peppermint, the latter two of which help settle your stomach. Certainly doesn't hurt.

~tsp

[Madam Potts]

Raspberry Leaf is a very helpful herbal. You'll want to buy the straight herbal leaves not a black tea blend.

The reason raspberry leaf is a component in pregnancy blends is that it tones the reproductive system and relieves lower abdominal discomfort. I find when mixed with peppermint and anise seed it is especially good (as both work to ease bloating and cramps and overall sluggishness)

I use it regularly and I also use it in pregnancy support blends...

Madam Potts
www.teaguru.blogspot.com

[ven]

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Nettle Leaf Tea

[ericnicolaas]

Okay, I'm a guy so can't speak from experience , but my wife's pregnant and she plans on drinking it in the latter stages of her pregnancy. Because raspberry leaf can actually kickstart labour, it's not a good idea to drink it before the 34-35 week mark.

[RockingtheRepublic]

Raseberry leaf tea is also used for alleviating nausea, which is another reason why it is good for women during preganancy.

[silvermage2000]

Mabe you could consider serendipi tea's razzle dazzle em a raspberry tea. 1oz for $5.
It's a raspberry green tea.