Red Raspberry Leaf
Rubus idaeus
A nutritive 'woman's tonic' leaf, traditionally used in late pregnancy to tone the uterus and for menstrual comfort.
Traditional use (european-folk): A nutritive 'woman's tonic' leaf, traditionally used in late pregnancy to tone the uterus and for menstrual comfort.
A nutritive 'woman's tonic' leaf, traditionally used in late pregnancy to tone the uterus and for menstrual comfort.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A nutritive 'woman's tonic' leaf, traditionally used in late pregnancy to tone the uterus and for menstrual comfort.
Evidence strength: limited human.
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- Generally mild; in pregnancy use only in the third trimester and with a midwife/clinician's guidance.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Generally mild; in pregnancy use only in the third trimester and with a midwife/clinician's guidance.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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