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Organic Red raspberry - Leaf cut | 40 g

Red raspberry is the main herb for all gynecological troubles as it is an important tonic of the female reproductive system and can be used at all ages. It nourishes, fortifies and balances, its action is mild and cumulative, making it an excellent support herb. Red raspberry relieves dysmenorrhea, harmonizes menstruation and tones the pelvic floor in the case of prolapsed uterus. Its tannins are astringent, they tone the mucus membranes, regulate excess menstrual bleeding and leukorrhea. Because red raspberry tightens the tissues, they become less permeable to harmful micro-organisms such as those that cause vaginitis.

Research has confirmed that red raspberry has been used traditionally as a support during labour. Its toning and relaxing actions on smooth muscles balance the uterus. Red raspberry infusion is taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy to prepare the uterus for labour and to make the contractions regular and efficient. It seems that women who drink red raspberry during pregnancy are less likely to require a rupture of the membranes to start labour, to undergo medical interventions during labour (caesarian, forceps) and to give birth pre or post-term. Red raspberry also helps recovery after childbirth. Its astringent properties prevent excess post-partum bleeding and tone the pelvic floor.

Its astringent tannins tone the lining of the digestive tract and reduce diarrhea, irritation and inflammation of the intestines, mild constipation and nausea. Red raspberry also soothes inflammation of the mouth (stomatitis, ulcers), of the throat (tonsillitis, sore throat) and of the respiratory system.

The main constituents of red raspberry are tannins (cyanidin, ellagic acid, gallic acid), flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin), phenolic acids (caffeic, ferulic), minerals (Ca, Mg, Zn, P), vitamins (A, B, C), trace elements, alkaloids (fragarine), polysaccharides and lipids.

Helpful associations:
- Cramp Bark for menstrual cramps.
- Hormonix for premenstrual syndrome.
- Hormonatop for hormone imbalance.
- Feminatop for cysts, fibroids, endometriosis.
- Slippery Elm infusion for irritation of the stomach and diarrhea.
- Chamomile infusion for digestive troubles.

Ethnobotany:
- Female reproductive system: menstrual cramps, leukorrhea, excess menstrual flow, absent period, blood clots, gynecological problems, premenstrual syndrome, prolapsed uterus, preparing for labour, afterbirth pain, infertility.
- Digestive system: diarrhea, mild constipation, irritation and inflammation of the intestine, nausea, irritation of the stomach.
- Other: stomatitis, mouth ulcer, sore throat, inflammation of respiratory tract lining.