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TElliott
Farmgirl in Training
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Terisa
Lebanon
Oregon
USA
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 Posted - May 02 2007 : 12:44:32 PM
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I was only thumbing through this section (because I'm a bit pressed for time today but I'll be back to glean it soon!) but I didn't see anything about rasberry leaf!
I was very fortunate while living in Vermont, to be able to attend several months of herbal "green woman wisecraft" courses, and one of my favorite things is the rasberry leaf.
Today I need this tea so of course it's on my mind, and I just thought I'd share in case anyone else may be wishing they had something. It's a wonderful tea, made from the leaves of wild rasberries (the darker varieties seem to work the best for me) and you hang them up somewhere dry and dark then store them (at least I do) in a breathable paperbag that you just fold really well. My favorite use for rasberry leave is cramps of course! :) It's also wonderful for if you're late starting and feeling bloated or achey. I believe it's also good for women who are coming close to their time for childbirth, as it helps tone and strengthen and give you a boost for contraction and ease of birthing - but I have not used it for that one and would be cautious if you're not really ready for that kiddo to come!!
Hope that helps anyone else who may need it. I know you can get it at most health-food stores, but in all honesty it's one of the easiest herbs to collect and dry for yourself. Rasberry bushes are wonderful to have, easy to maintain, and not only do you get fruit but tea leaves as well. As a side note, it's a very mild flavored tea, nothing bitter at all.
Terisa~ |
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - May 02 2007 : 3:57:23 PM
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Oh, and I just liked the color... I hadn't heard all that information about it. Very interesting...have to give it a try when in need. Thanks!
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - May 02 2007 : 7:50:17 PM
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I used to drink raspberry leaf tea..it is very good for the female system.
And not only that..it just tastes good:0)
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ChicChick
True Blue Farmgirl
64 Posts
Joy
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Posted - May 13 2007 : 06:42:03 AM
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Thanks for sharing about this...I have been looking for something to help with "that time of the month" and raspberry leaf should be fairly easy for me to find (I'm in Vermont also).
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Persephone
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Katrina
Indiana
USA
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Posted - May 13 2007 : 10:36:30 AM
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I LOVE raspberry leaf! I also use it for cramps.
You don't have to wait til the end of your pgcy to use it for labor- you can use it the whole time through, and it will tone your uterus (it won't cause ctx, though some people feel it does, so you might want to avoid it if you're not near your time and starting to feel some), and relieve your labor pain- it won't take it away, but from what I've heard, women who use it have shorter less painful labors. |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Iowa
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Posted - Jun 21 2007 : 08:57:03 AM
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| Raspberry leaf tea is awesome for during pregnancy, and it does not cause labor to start so can be used all through pregnancy. It is good for morning sickness, and does strengthen and tone the uterus. I drank iced raspberry leaf tea all through my second pregnancy and my labor was much quicker than the first (of course, most first labors are longer). I had my son two hours after arriving at the hospital. It also seems to help lessen the bleeding after childbirth. My midwife recommends it throughout the whole pregnancy. |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2007 : 08:02:51 AM
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I have heard that you must use raspberry leaves either fresh or completely dry or you can get sick from them - any truth to that? I have tons of wild raspberry plants and tons of wineberries and love to eat them fresh off the vine.
Where did you apprentice? I am a student of Clayton College but would love to study under Susun Weed or Rosemary Gladstar or Gail Faith Edwards.
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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knittingmom
True Blue Farmgirl
665 Posts
AnneMarie
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
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Posted - Aug 08 2007 : 09:34:51 AM
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I drank raspberry leaf tea throughout my pregnancies, had a cup when my labour progressed and brought raspberry tea icecubes to the delivery room, labour went smoothly and recovery went well.
Also as a teenager I drank raspberry leaf tea to lessen monthly cramps. It's a good herb for women during all stages of life.
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amyartgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
Junction City
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 4:17:21 PM
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Just saw this post....I love raspberry tea too....I have not really started drinking it till about a couple of years ago. I find that it and yarrow help out with my nasty cramps and eases some of my bleeding each month. Glad to hear that others are having good results with it.
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