Raspberry leaf

Traditional Uses & Why Herbalists Value It

European and North American herbalists have prepared the leaf as a tannin-rich infusion, including in women's-health blends. The term astringent is useful here: tannins give the leaf a drying, puckering taste and explain its place in traditional teas.

What Modern Research Has Found

European assessments document traditional raspberry-leaf use, while clinical studies of pregnancy and childbirth outcomes remain limited. Its longstanding pregnancy association does not establish safer or easier labor; pregnancy use needs individualized professional advice.

Plant Part, Preparation & Natural Constituents

Tannins and flavonoids are among the leaf constituents; it is distinct from raspberry fruit.

Raspberry in Formulae

Blood LifeBoost Tea includes raspberry leaf among green and floral ingredients; its astringent tea character gives the blend a different role from its aromatic herbs.

Products Containing This Ingredient

• Blood LifeBoost® Tea

Sources & Further Reading

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