Mother Nature – Raspberry Leaf Tea

A nurturing blend offering nourishing nettle with raspberry leaf and rose used to support pregnancy and labour | 50g

PREGNANCY + BIRTH + POSTNATAL

Our Mother Nature Raspberry Leaf Tea is a nurturing herbal tisane with nettle, a raspberry aroma and rosy overtones. This naturopathic formulation has traditional benefits and plant compounds that are:

• Astringent
• Anti-spasmodic
• Calmative
• Mineral rich

Which may naturally:

• Tone the uterus
• Replete iron
• Relax tension to promote a healthy pregnancy
• Birth and post birth recovery

INGREDIENTS

100% ACO Certified Organic: Raspberry Leaf, Nettle Leaf, Shatavari Root, Rose Petals
Naturally caffeine free.

Dairy free | Gluten free | Sugar free | Non-GMO | No artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or sweeteners | Vegan | Organic | Plant-based

TASTING PROFILE

earthy + floral + herbaceous

IS RASPBERRY LEAF TEA SAFE FOR PREGNANCY?

Historically used for support through pregnancy and labour. The blend’s herbaceous floral flavour can be safely enjoyed during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy and in the weeks post birth.

Raspberry leaf: is both a parturient and astringent, toning the uterine membranes and strengthening the pelvic floor and uterine muscle tissue which may assist with childbirth. This toning action may increase the contractility of the uterine walls and makes for more effectual contractions during labour.

• Raspberry leaf is known to be nutritive to both mother and child. It contains a rich assortment of vitamins including vitamin B complex and minerals like calcium, iron and magnesium.
• Continuing to consume tea after labour may help the uterus return back to its normal size, shape and elasticity.
• Raspberry leaf also boost the immune system and helps fight infection.
• The herb is a galactagogue assisting to increase and enrich milk supply after birth.
• Studies have shown that women who take red raspberry leaf have a reduced incidence of birth interventions.

Research has also found that women who drink red raspberry leaf tea regularly towards the end of their pregnancies had a shorten labour with no identified side effects for the women or their babies. The findings also suggest that women who ingest raspberry leaf tea might decrease the likelihood of pre and post-term gestation. They may be less likely to receive an artificial rupture of their membranes, or require a caesarean section, forceps or vacuum birth than women who do not consume raspberry leaf.

Nettle leaf: Known to be extremely nutritious and has an impressive nutritional composition, most notably for its iron content which is most important during the 3rd trimester. Other nutrients include Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and Sodium. It has a high protein content and has a better amino acid profile than most other leafy vegetables.

Shatavari: A highly regarded reproductive tonic for women’s health. Asparagus racemosus is also the best known Ayurvedic tonic for women after childbirth. This rejuvenating herb has traditionally been used for balancing hormones, and may strengthen and supports the nervous system, help prevent postnatal depression, enhances and enriches milk supply, promote healthy energy levels, and soothes the digestive tract and boost the immune system.

Rose petals: Used in Chinese medicine for more than 4000 years. Rose is especially useful in alleviating insomnia typical in the 3rd trimester, as well as tension and anxiety around childbirth and preventing postnatal depression. Rosa centifolia increases the elasticity and strengths the integrity of vasculature. Therefore it prevents and treats varicosities and fluid retention, soothes the digestive tract in both mother and child and is an effective treatment for urinary tract infections associated with pregnancy.