My last two pregnancies, and now post-partum for this one as well, I have consistently taken Red Raspberry in pill form, or in a yummy tea. I also have my daughters, who are now in their young teens, drink the tea as well. Why?
For all women:
-strengthens entire reproductive system
-can decrease heavy menstrual flow
During pregnancy:
-strenthens and tones uterus
- makes labor easier and relieves after pains
During nursing:
-increases and enriches milk
A tea I return to again and again to is Mama's Red Raspberry Brew from Bulk Herb Store. One way to enjoy this tasty tea is to make a larger than usual batch, and let it steep long to make a strong tea.
I then pour into ice cube molds, and freeze. After frozen, I throw them all into a large plastic baggie, and store in the freezer. When I make a smoothie for the girls and I, I just throw a couple in. Nourishing and simple. Just the way I like it!
Blessings,
Joy
{This post is a part of Monday Mania; Real Food Wednesday; Works for me Wednesday, Pennywise Platter and Fight Back Friday as well as Frugal Friday}
What a fabulous idea - thanks for the tip!
Posted by: Shyla | 02/23/2011 at 09:57 AM
Thanks for coming by Shyla, I appreciate your comment! Love it when something healthy can be added to our foods so quickly! Hope to "hear" from you again!
Joy
Posted by: Joy Y. | 02/23/2011 at 10:29 AM
Where do you buy the tea? Whole foods? Or more along the lines of a homeopathic pharmacy? Or online? Do you have a brand you recommend? Sounds interesting!
Posted by: Suzanne | 02/23/2011 at 10:34 AM
Hi Suzanne,
My favorite tea with red raspberry in it, that is amazing is the Mama's Red Raspberry Brew from bulkherbstore.com; there is a link to it in the post above. HIGHLY recommend, and is my favorite way to enjoy red raspberry. Also, I have used red raspberry leaves (in capsule form) from Nature's Way. Amazon.com has that at a very good price. Whole Foods may carry this as well, but I haven't looked myself. I'm so glad you came by today, and I hope I could be of help to you!
Blessings,
Joy
Posted by: Joy Y. | 02/23/2011 at 11:20 AM
YUMMY! great tip!
Blessings1
LIB
Posted by: Liberty | 02/23/2011 at 03:45 PM
Thanks Liberty....appreciate your words today!
Joy
Posted by: Joy Y. | 02/23/2011 at 03:59 PM
I love red raspberry tea! I think it helps to decrease cramps.
An important thing to know is that just because it's good for women doesn't mean it's dangerous for men or children! In fact, it's high in Vitamin C.
Posted by: 'Becca | 02/24/2011 at 01:27 PM
Becca,
Thanks for the tip on the Vit. C, and you're right about the muscle cramping...it decreases muscle spasms. For those interested in reading more of the benefits of red raspberry, here's a link:
http://www.bulkherbstore.com/RRLC?s=red%20raspberry
Posted by: Joy Y. | 02/25/2011 at 07:58 AM