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HERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE

Raspberry Leaf

Botanical nameRubus idaeus
Plant part usedLeaf

Important safety information: Evidence for shortening labour or making birth safer is limited. Do not self-prescribe during pregnancy, especially with complications or preterm-labour risk.

Herbal actions

  • Astringent
  • antispasmodic traditionally
  • uterine tonic traditionally

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

  • Traditional relief of mild menstrual spasm
  • Traditional diarrhoea and mouth-rinse use
  • Pregnancy use requires maternity guidance

Main constituents

Hydrolysable tannins, flavonoids and phenolic acids

Preparation overview

Tea: Infusion. Pregnancy use should be discussed with the midwife or obstetric clinician.

Liquid extract reference: Product-specific

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.