During the pregnancy morning sickness is moderated and the uterine muscles are toned in preparation for childbirth. Likewise, if the smooth muscle was too relaxed, the leaf extract toned it. This natural muscle toning makes the labor less painful as well as less time consuming. Red raspberry leaf tea also enhances the lactation process of the mother to be and is mild enough that it does not constipate. Continuing doses of red raspberry after childbirth helps decrease uterine swelling and cuts down on postpartum bleeding.
Inflammation is reduced, spasms are prevented, and tissue repair is promoted.
Although red raspberry is a phenomenal herb for pregnant women, its properties are extremely important to everyone. Both the leaves and berries contain a wonderful citrate of iron upon, which depends the remarkable blood-making and regulating properties. The high calcium content aids in controlling pain and preventing hemorrhaging. The leaves of red raspberry have a manganese content twice as high as any other herb, and the fruit is rich in vitamin C. Raspberry is also a wide spectrum astringent where prompt symptom relief is needed in instances such as diarrhea, constipation, dysentery, intestinal flu, vomiting, dysmenorhea, menorrhagia, uterine bleeding, prolapse of the uterus or anus, hemorrhoids, inflammed mucous membranes, sores, and wounds. Red raspberry can be applied as part of a poultice or used in decoction for fomentation or soaks.