> Supplement Index > Red Raspberry / Rubus idaeus > Red Raspberry General Information Red Raspberry Uses & Scientific Evidence For Red Raspberry Dosage Information Red Raspberry Safety & Interaction Information Buy Red Raspberry Supplements - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Red Raspberry General Information Red Raspberry has long been established as a female herb. The leaf tea is used by pregnant women to help prevent complications and make delivery easier. It has also been known to reduce menstrual bleeding and relieve symptoms of diarrhea. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Red Raspberry Uses & Scientific Evidence For In addition to preventing complications in pregnancy, reducing menstrual bleeding, and diarrhea, Red Raspberry is used to relax uterine and intestinal spasms. It is known to strengthen uterine walls, and promote healthy nails, bones, teeth and skin. Red Raspberry can diminish the effects of morning sickness, false labor pains, hot flashes, and menstrual cramps. Using Red Raspberry after childbirth helps decrease uterine swelling and reduces postpartum bleeding. Small children can drink Red Raspberry tea for vomiting, dysentery, and diarrhea. The warm tea also soothes sore throats, mouth ulcers, bleeding gums, and canker sores. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Red Raspberry Dosage Information Pour one cup of boiling water over 1 or 2 teaspoons of dried Red Raspberry leaf, steep for 10 minutes, and then sweeten to taste. Drink 2 to 3 cups daily while pregnant. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Red Raspberry Safety & Interaction Information The successful use of Red Raspberry is based on tradition more than science and even though it is widely available, safety of use with young children or those with severe liver or kidney disease is unknown. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Buy Red Raspberry Supplements Below