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July 3 2007 at 12:16 PM Henri (Login henriettahippo)
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Anyone take it? I have googled it and gotten some info that way, but wanted to know others thoughts on it, and feedback. I am not actually asking for NBE purposes, although that would be a nice side effect wouldn't it ;-) This is one of the herbs the dr wants me to take for the anemia, to try to help regulate my period.

Either way I am going to take it and let the drs decide whether its doing a good job or not, but just like to hear thoughts.



gingerD
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Re: Red Raspberry Leaf -
July 3 2007, 12:30 PM

My friend reccomended red raspberry leaf for pregnancy it helps prepair the womb for child birth,i think dont quote me it makes miscarage less likley, and she said it made the birth easyer she actually said you can pop them out!!! ie the children,

Heres abit of info iv found:
Wikipedia
Pregnancy
The leaves contain high concentrations of several vitamins and minerals because of the plant's secondary compounds. As a result, it is used as an aid for pregnancy and delivery.

Vitamin C and vitamin E are present in large amounts as well as Vitamin A and some B Complex. Increased Vitamin A intake in the form of the carotenoids of red raspberry leaf can aid the women’s immune system as well as facilitate healthy skin and bone development for the baby. Vitamin E serves to promote better circulation in the mother who is dramatically increasing her blood volume during pregnancy. The Red raspberry leaf also contains many essential minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, and an easily assimilated form of calcium. An increased availability of calcium is necessary in controlling nerve response to pain during childbirth and in aiding bone development in the fetus. It also contains fragrine, an alkaloid which help tone the muscles of the pelvic region including the uterus. This allows the uterus to contract more powerfully and effectively during labor. Also, many midwives report that it aids in focusing the pre-labor contractions that help a woman’s uterus to prepare for delivery. The high vitamin and mineral content help replace those lost via blood loss during delivery. Also, the alkaloids will continue toning the uterus as it returns to its usual size. In some women, the high mineral content may even help their milk to come in. However, it is not recommended for breast feeding and use of the leaf should conclude before delivery.

Medical Ailments

The leaves are described as astringent in use. This is brought on by tannins found in a plant. The action of tannins as an astringent can be effective in soothing inflammation and constricting the tissues of the intestines to prevent water loss. As a result. the tannin content of red raspberry leaf provides an effective treatment to soothe diarrhea or intestinal inflammation, especially in children. It can also be used as a mouth wash to soothe mouth and throat irritations.

Raspberry leaf tea also acts as an astringent on irritated skin by tightening the top layers of skin or mucous membranes effectively reducing secretions, relieving irritation, and improving tissue firmness.



Henri
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Re: Red Raspberry Leaf -
July 3 2007, 12:44 PM

Hey Ginger - I had read all that, plus other sites that say its high in IRON, and also helps to regulate bleeding, which would be why I am taking it. I also have read that it helps cleanse the blood to prepare the breasts for breastfeeding and so on and so forth. Its left me a little confused on why they want me to take it, as many sights state different purposes, but like I said I am going to take it because the drs want me too, and then see how it goes next month. At this point I am not going to be picky, anything to avoid a blood transfusion. Although I think my mom or brother has the same type of blood as I do, and they said they would be willing to donate the blood for me, so I would know where it came from.........................

I just wanted to know if anyone else has taken it and what their thoughts were.



diana
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Re: Red Raspberry Leaf -
July 4 2007, 4:32 AM

Thats what i did. i drank raspberry leaf tea. called red zinger. during the last couple weeks of my pregnancies. hmmm? i never had low iron while i was on it but come to think of it, i would before. maybe?



Henri
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July 4 2007, 12:32 PM

hi diana - thanks. I will be starting it soon, and hopefully it will work to bring my iron up and taking care of the bleeding problem I have. Although I explained to them that I had up until recently been taking Vitex, they wanted me to not take it, but take this in its place, and I didn't think to ask them why. I was just concerned as all I kept reading about was its benefits for pregnancy, and I am NOT pregnant. So it was a little odd.

I guess I will just have to hope for the best.



Molly
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Re: Red Raspberry Leaf -
July 5 2007, 11:51 AM

I can remember seeing red raspberry as an ingredient in NBE formulations, at least two that I can think of.

red rasberry leaf is said to act like a phytoprogesterone, anybody heard about this?
March 16 2009 at 7:40 PM Linn (Login linn7880)

Hi!
I just read on a web page that red rasberry leaf act like estrogen and progesterone in the body. I know this herb promote fertility and is popular among women, but has anybody heard about this before? here is the website:

http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Book...23/105.cfm

It stands under "a boost from two berries"



waxingmoon
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Re: red rasberry leaf is said to act like a phytoprogesterone, anybody heard about this?
March 16 2009, 9:20 PM

Hi Linn,

I just did a search about this and I can find nothing with any merit that supports the idea of red raspberry being a phytoprogesterone.

Vitex is the only herb that promotes progesterone and it does this by enhancing the natural production within the body. Wild yam is used in the lab to create bio-identical progesterone, but we cannot make progesterone from it in our bodies.

There are some herbs that bind to progesterone receptors, however in every case they actually diminish progesterone in the body by blocking these receptors.

That being said I found nothing that indicated that red raspberry was having a negative effect on progesterone. It is typically used to support pregnancy and acts as a uterine tonic. It has lots of vitamins and minerals and in the body acts mostly as a phytoestrogen.

Medical journal articles and studies on this herb were a little difficult to locate, but I did come up with a gem in my search:

http://www.ons.org/publications/journals...105898.asp

This article was examining 32 different herbs and supplements in regards to their potential for increasing estrogen sensitive cancer cell growth. Although that is not our goal, it does shed some light on several herbs as well as red raspberry leaf.

Many articles I ran across touted red raspberry as a benefit to uterine health. It does not appear to be a problem herb, but I didn't find anything that supported it as a strong NBE agent. I would say give it a try if you are wanting to... it sounds very healthy. Let us know if you have any positive NBE results.

Best wishes,
waxignmoon



Linn
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Re: red rasberry leaf is said to act like a phytoprogesterone, anybody heard about this?
March 16 2009, 9:39 PM



Thanks for the answer and your search Waxingmoon! I really appreciate it.
I think I will consider this herb, but right now I have a little break after 6 months on herbs.. I will keep you informed if try it and it do any benfit for me. I think in a way that herbs that promotes fertility and the chance to conceive can be good for nbe if one has an hormonal imbalance. That was why I started to investigate that field too..




Lilly
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Re: red rasberry leaf is said to act like a phytoprogesterone, anybody heard about this?
March 16 2009, 9:53 PM

Hey girls!

Yes Red Rasberry is a uterine tonic and can be taken in the last trimester to tone the uterus and facilitate labour. It must be avoided in the first and second trimester though!! So if you are planning on getting pregnant I would avoid this one when you start 'trying'



Linn
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Re: red rasberry leaf is said to act like a phytoprogesterone, anybody heard about this?
March 17 2009, 9:16 AM

Hi, and thank's for the info I am not plannning to get pregnant though.