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RED RASPBERRY
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Red Raspberry can be very
helpful for women with PMS,
menopausal
symptoms, hormone imbalances
and more ... |
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RED RASPBERRY |
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Red Raspberry leaf
has a balancing
effect on hormones |
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There
is much more to this plant
than the tasty red berries
it produces. The
greenery has been used for
centuries as a female tonic,
pregnancy supportive herb
and nutritive herb.
The mechanism for red
raspberries hormonal
regulating activity is not
known. It is used for
menstrual complaints like
heavy bleeding and cramps,
and menopausal complaints,
like hot flashes. |
During pregnancy,
red raspberry
strengthens the
uterus and regulates
muscle activity.
It can be helpful
for morning sickness
because it reduces
irritation in the
stomach. It
also helps with
indigestion and
diarrhea by
regulating
intestinal
contractions.
Red raspberry
contains many
vitamins and
minerals, making it
a nutritive herb.
This helps to
support the growth
of nails, bones,
teeth, skin and, in
pregnancy, the
fetus.
Red raspberry
supplements can be
purchased as
encapsulated herb or
loose herb. It is
popularly consumed
as a tea but don’t
expect it to taste
like raspberries
because the berries
are not the
medicinally active
part of the plant.
Red raspberry can be
found in formulas
for hormonal
balancing and
indigestion.
Red raspberry should
not be used in
pregnancies that are
at risk for preterm
labour. |
Red
Raspberry–
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Bark,
leaves,
roots. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Hormonal
imbalances,
PMS,
menopausal
symptoms,
mineral
deficiency,
morning
sickness,
diarrhea. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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Tea 1-2 tsp
of herb per
cup. Daily
dosage
varies.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Vitamin B
complex, soy
isoflavones,
ginger,
peppermint. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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products
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Red
raspberry
should not
be used in
pregnancies
that are at
risk for
preterm
labour.
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supports your right to use
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see fit, that the information on
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substitute for medical advice. |
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