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Here is why raspberry leaf tea is good for your health as a woman

Women experience various health challenges, from dysmenorrhea (period cramps) to mittelschmerz (ovulation pain) and pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). For these and more, raspberry leaf tea can help.
Raspberry leaf tea is great for women's reproductive health. [The UK Loose Leaf Tea Company]
Raspberry leaf tea is great for women's reproductive health. [The UK Loose Leaf Tea Company]

Across many European and Native American societies, raspberry leaf tea is consumed for its health benefits.

Derived from the leaves of the red raspberry garden plant, this healthy drink is loved for its wonderful benefits and nutrients like magnesium, vitamins C, E, and B vitamins, tannis, carotenoid, calcium, and zinc.

But for women, especially, this drink is amazing in a number of ways.

Let's look at why women should absolutely try red raspberry leaf tea for their reproductive health.

For a much easier delivery

Women who drank this tea from their 32nd week in pregnancy have reported shorter contractions during labour.

The tea contains fragerine which fortifies the uterine muscles ahead of delivery. This leads to fewer interventions during labour, less pain, and reduced risk of bleeding after birth.

For relief of PMS symptoms

Period-cramps can be uncomfortable

The week before a woman's period can be devastating, especially with having to deal with pre-menstrual syndrome symptoms like bloating, constipation, gas, cramps, and backache.

Taking raspberry leaf tea during the week before your period as a woman can help to alleviate these symptoms.

For a painless period flow

Did you know that you can swim while on your period? [iStock]

Primary dysmenorrhea can be a nightmare on its own. The cramps can hinder you from going about your day as usual.

Even when your period starts and you typically experience cramps, taking this tea can reduce the pain significantly.

Let's say the pain is on a scale from 0-10, it can reduce from a 10 to a 4 or 3.

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This will allow you to carry on with your usual daily activities without too much discomfort.

How to prepare raspberry leaf tea

  • Boil about three large cups of water

  • Take two and a half tablespoons of the tea and add into a mug

  • Pour the boiling water over the tea leaves

  • Leave to brew for 3-5 minutes

And serve.

Overall, raspberry leaf tea is great for your uterine health as a woman.

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