Raspberry Leaf

Rubus spp.

We all know and love our seasonal Raspberries, but have you ever considered the health benefits of the jagged leaf that surrounds our sweet berry? I imagine a nest and the Raspberry is the little egg being cradled by the leaves.

Raspberry leaf has incredible nutritional properties that cater reproductive health and the digestive system.

Raspberry leaf is part of the Rose (Rosaceae) family, making it an astringent both internally and externally. It tones and tightens our digestive track, while offering incredible support to uterine lining.

Raspberry tea is a favored drink for pregnant women as it offers supreme nutrients to mama and baby, the medicinal constituents strengthen and relaxes smooth muscles in the uterus and along the pelvis. Besides pregnancy, Raspberry leaf helps to regulate menstrual flow and alleviate cramps.

The tightening properties are useful for diarrhea and sore throats, promoting immunity functions and toning digestive system.

Raspberry leaf is safe in normal consumption and is favored in teas and topical oils.

Find Raspberry leaf in Sage & Aqua’s delicious Fempower Tea blend as well as in oils and teas in the Good Mom Package, a gift set for postpartum mamas.