Red raspberry fruit and leaf have been used as medicine for centuries. The chemicals in red raspberry has astringent and antioxidant properties which provides protection against bacteria & fungi to prevent recurring yeast infections. Raspberry helps relax blood vessels and muscles.
Taking raspberry leaf earlier on in your pregnancy may help prime your womb (uterus) to make labour easier. This is because it tones the muscles of your womb (uterine muscles)so they work more efficiently when you’re in labour.
Red raspberry leaf has been recommended as a tonic to improve fat metabolism and encourage weight loss. It is often sold as a “detoxifying” supplement meant to improve body composition and overall health.
Recommended to soothe the digestive and respiratory tracts and to ease the discomforts associated with menstruation and menopause.