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In my experience with herbal remedies, what works wonderfully well for one person may not work at all for another. My family has tried remedies that people swear have changed their lives … with virtually no effect. Whereas other things make a noticeable difference. Our bodies are all made and respond to things differently.
Having said that, I will tell you honestly that
Raspberry Leaf has changed my life!
Once I passed 40, my periods began getting heavier with a lot of cramping. After doing some research, I decided to try Raspberry Leaf Tea.
Raspberry Leaf has vitamin A, B complex, vitamins C and E, calcium, iron, phosphorous and manganese. It also seems to have the magical ability to calm my crabby uterus.
Raspberry Leaf is my Patronus
I like to mix a little peppermint leaf in with the raspberry for flavor.
I either make and sip on cups of tea throughout the day OR more often, I take a teaspoon of raspberry leaf tincture every few hours. Making the tincture is easy. Just fill a jar about 3/4 full with the dried leaves and pour in enough vodka to cover. Seal up the jar and let it sit in a cook, dark place for a few weeks to a couple of months. You can read more about making tinctures here. When it’s all good and ready, strain the mixture and keep in a clean bottle or jar. I learned about making tinctures in my favorite book about herbal home health care.
I like to mix a spoonful of the tincture into a little bit of juice. Makes it go down easier.
A spoonful of tincture is equivalent to one cup of tea.
What I notice when I take my magical elixir is that my cramping is virtually non-existent and my flow is noticeably lighter.
A friend of mine had a daughter who was away at college when she began having ‘the period that never ends’. Not wanting to have to send her to her first gynecologist appointment under these circumstances, she was looking for alternatives. I recommended raspberry leaf tea, and gave her a bag to send.
Her daughter immediately noticed a difference, and her period slowed and stopped.
I have given away more bags of dried raspberry leaf than I can count, to ladies in all stages of life. (So to anyone at my church who thinks I’m dealing the marijuana, I am not). Many have had the same results I’ve had. Some haven’t. Like I said, our bodies are all made and respond to things differently.
But as for me, I do not want to be without it.
Have you tried Raspberry Leaf? How has it worked for you?
Even though I think mixing the tea is super easy, I’ve had enough people ask me to help them with it that I finally decided to offer you my special blend here from The Sparrow’s Home. Click here to find out how to get yours.
** Information on medicinal uses for herbs are provided on this site for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. I’ve made every attempt at accuracy, but cannot make guarantees. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your doctor before self-administering herbs.**
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Amy Whitford says
July 23, 2016 at 11:17 amThis is such an amazing resource! I just put together a list of 19 uses and benefits of raspberries and their leaves. I linked this post for a resource on menstrual health. Check out the whole list at http://reclaimingmyexistance.com/19-uses-for-raspberries-and-the-leaves/
Susan says
July 23, 2016 at 5:09 pmThanks, Amy. I think it’s something every woman should know about!
Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures says
July 31, 2016 at 5:55 pmWhat a GREAT post! Like you, I prefer to mix the raspberry leaf with another herb to get a better flavor. I love the benefits, but don’t care for the taste! 😉 Thank you for sharing this very helpful information at Tuesdays with a Twist! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
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Susan says
July 31, 2016 at 6:24 pmThanks, Marci!
Elizabeth @ Ellie and Elizabeth says
October 7, 2016 at 8:36 amThat sounds like the perfect remedy. Can’t wait to give this a try! Thanks for the info.
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Susan says
October 7, 2016 at 10:40 amYou’re welcome, Elizabeth. Glad you stopped by!
Dani says
October 7, 2016 at 4:18 pmOh Yes! Raspberry leaf was a huge factor in my preparation for child birth as well as my recovery afterward. I’m so glad you have shared your knowledge about this amazing herb.
Susan says
October 8, 2016 at 12:31 pmIt’s been such a blessing to me, I want to tell every woman I know about it! Love hearing about how it’s helped others too. Thanks for sharing your experience
Rachel says
February 7, 2017 at 8:17 amThat’s amazing! I didn’t know all these benefits of the tea! I’ve been drinking at least a cup a day since I was 28 weeks pregnant (I’m 35 weeks now) to hopefully help my labor! I love the idea of a tincture…so you take it sort of like medicine, you’re saying? When you need something stronger than just a little cup of tea?
Susan says
February 7, 2017 at 9:43 amHahaha…stronger than tea. 🙂 Not really…a tincture is really just more like taking a spoonful of medicine. I like it because it’s quick. You get the benefits without sipping all day. Same benefits…different delivery. Glad you stopped by – –
Sarah @ Now One Foot says
February 7, 2017 at 9:15 amI LOVE raspberry leaf! I’ve never thought to make a tincture out of it but drinking strong brewed loose leaf tea with some maca leading up to my periods helped with my horrible cramps. When I’m pregnant I love to mix some up with alfalfa and oatstraw and a pinch of peppermint and make big batches of tea, especially in the last trimester. Such a great herb to have on hand!
Susan says
February 7, 2017 at 9:40 amSo happy to meet another believer! 🙂 I have read that raspberry leaf is great for pregnancies, but hadn’t heard about alfalfa and oatstraw. Thanks for the heads up. (Not that I’m planning to be pregnant again, but valuable info to pass along!)
Rebekah says
February 9, 2017 at 2:22 pmThis is so cool!! I have wanted to make tinctures but never really looked into it. I have used Raspberry Leaf tea during pregnancy and the first months postpartum, but I guess I never thought about using it during the later reproductive years. Pinning and stumbled!!
Susan says
February 9, 2017 at 8:21 pmSo glad the info was a blessing to you! I WISH I’d have known about raspberry leaf when I was pregnant and postpartum.