dancer67 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I heard Red Rasberry tea is good for mestrual cramps. I see that there is regular Rasberry Tea. Then there is Red Rasberry LEAF tea. What, if any, is the difference? And is the pill form better then the tea? And where is the best place to purchase either one? TIA!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 At least for use while pg, I have only ever seen the LEAF form recommended. If it doesn't have the actual leaf, don't bother. I don't know of anyone who has even suggested a pill form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFwife Claire Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Definitely the LEAF tea. Otherwise, it's just flavoring, and it doesn't do anything! I have always drunk raspberry leaf tea during pregnancy to tone the uterus and help with efficient contractions. I've always had good labors, but I really am not a hot drink person, so it was hard for me to drink as much tea as I needed to. With my last pregnancy, I had gestational diabetes, and I didn't want to worry about how the tea (which I always had to sweeten, so it wouldn't taste like hot grass water, LOL), would affect me. So I bought raspberry leaf pills from iherb.com and took them faithfully. I seriously did not even realize I was in labor until I was clammy and shaky after these short gas-pain-like pains I was having somewhat randomly! So I realized I was actually in transition, we rushed to the hospital, and she was born 20 minutes after we got there! So now I am a big believer in the pills, and I plan on taking them again during the last trimester of this pregnancy. No more drinking gallons of tea for me! So my unscientific opinion is that I think the pills would be just as effective for cramps as the tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I drank raspberry leaf tea with my last pregnancy. just for the last month. I also, are not a tea drinker. in fact I only drink tap water. I had such a pain free labour it was unbelievable, I remember telling the nurse sorry I had come into the hospital so early in the labour, as it wasn't very painful, and I was sure I had hours to go. she said no, his head is right there. I wish I had known about it for the other 4 pregnancies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 I would rather take pills, as it is easier for me. Do I take the pills every day? Or only a few days prior to getting cramps and throughout my period? Thank you !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 Can you take Wild Yam Root with the above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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