Fun facts for Red Raspberry Leaf:

 

• The leaf is full of minerals and vitamins: especially Magnesium, Calcium, and Iron. The calcium is very assimilable from this leaf. It has been used as a general tonic for building healthy bones and teeth.
• It is known as "the herb supreme" for pregnancy, and is traditionally used as a safe uterine tonic acting as a 'regulator' with both relaxant and stimulant actions on the uterus. One constituent; fragarine, is known to tone and firm the pelvic muscles, aiding in its reputation for reducing labor and afterbirth pain, reducing postpartum hemorrhage, and speedier and more efficient labors. It's high mineral content also supports the production of plentiful breast milk.
• When combined with Red Clover it may be used to support fertility in both men and women.

Red Raspberry Leaf and Berry is a common herb used in tea and herbal blends. The berry is delicious and is eaten raw, dried, cooked or frozen and used in jams, smoothies, salads, baked goods, etc.