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Traditional lore suggests that [[Pregnancy|pregnant]] women use raspberry leaf tea, especially as an aid in delivery.<ref>{{cite journal|last=McFarlin|first=Barbara L.|coauthors=Patsy Harman, Jann O'Rear, Mary H. Gibson|title=A National Survey of Herbal Preparation Use by Nurse-midwives for Labor Stimulation: Review of the Literature and Recommendations for Practice|journal=Journal of Nurse-Midwifery|year=1999|month=May–June|volume=44|issue=3|pages=205–216|doi=10.1016/S0091-2182(99)00037-3|accessdate=3 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pregnancy.com.au/resources/topics-of-interest/pregnancy/raspberry-leaf.shtml|title=Raspberry Leaf|last=Palmer|first=Jane|date=2000-12-29|publisher=Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond|accessdate=15 April 2010}}</ref> However, scientific research has found no evidence to support this claim.<ref name=Holst2009>{{cite journal |pmid=19880082 |title=Raspberry leaf – Should it be recommended to pregnant women? |date=13 June 2009 |author=Lone Holst |coauthors=Svein Haavik and Hedvig Nordeng |volume=15 |issue=4 |pages=204–8 |doi=10.1016/j.ctcp.2009.05.003 |journal=Complementary therapies in clinical practice}}</ref> ''Every Woman's Herbal'' claims that raspberry leaf tea will enrich the mother's milk, especially during periods when the baby is going through a growth spurt.<ref>{{cite book|last=Christopher|first=John R.|coauthors=Cathy Gileadi|title=Every Woman's Herbal|publisher=Christopher Publications|year=1994|isbn=978-1-879436-10-7}}</ref>{{Verify credibility|date=November 2011}} |
Traditional lore suggests that [[Pregnancy|pregnant]] women use raspberry leaf tea, especially as an aid in delivery.<ref>{{cite journal|last=McFarlin|first=Barbara L.|coauthors=Patsy Harman, Jann O'Rear, Mary H. Gibson|title=A National Survey of Herbal Preparation Use by Nurse-midwives for Labor Stimulation: Review of the Literature and Recommendations for Practice|journal=Journal of Nurse-Midwifery|year=1999|month=May–June|volume=44|issue=3|pages=205–216|doi=10.1016/S0091-2182(99)00037-3|accessdate=3 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pregnancy.com.au/resources/topics-of-interest/pregnancy/raspberry-leaf.shtml|title=Raspberry Leaf|last=Palmer|first=Jane|date=2000-12-29|publisher=Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond|accessdate=15 April 2010}}</ref> However, scientific research has found no evidence to support this claim.<ref name=Holst2009>{{cite journal |pmid=19880082 |title=Raspberry leaf – Should it be recommended to pregnant women? |date=13 June 2009 |author=Lone Holst |coauthors=Svein Haavik and Hedvig Nordeng |volume=15 |issue=4 |pages=204–8 |doi=10.1016/j.ctcp.2009.05.003 |journal=Complementary therapies in clinical practice}}</ref> ''Every Woman's Herbal'' claims that raspberry leaf tea will enrich the mother's milk, especially during periods when the baby is going through a growth spurt.<ref>{{cite book|last=Christopher|first=John R.|coauthors=Cathy Gileadi|title=Every Woman's Herbal|publisher=Christopher Publications|year=1994|isbn=978-1-879436-10-7}}</ref>{{Verify credibility|date=November 2011}} |
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There is considerable discussion around the possible benefits of raspberry leaf tea taken late in pregnancy.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.babyworld.co.uk/faq/individualfaq.asp?Section=Labour+and+Birth&SubSection=Labour&query=&opt=&page=&question=379 |title=Does raspberry leaf tea bring on labour? |author=Hannah Hulme Hunter |publisher=www.babyworld.co.uk |accessdate=2010-04-15}}</ref> The consensus seems to be that while taking raspberry leaf tea should not be expected to bring the onset of labour forward, it might shorten the second stage of labour.<ref name=simpsons_etal>{{Cite pmid|11370690}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/labourandbirth/planningyourbabysbirth/raspberryteaeaselabourexpert/|title=I've heard that raspberry leaf tea in pregnancy can help to make labour easier. If so, when should I start taking it and how much should I take?|accessdate=10-02-10|date=February 2005|author=Wistv Hovland|publisher=BabyCenter, L.L.C.}}</ref>{{deadlink}}{{Verify credibility|date=November 2011}}<ref>Parsons, M. (1999). Raspberry leaf. Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond Newsletter, 1(2), pp. 1-2</ref>{{Verify credibility|date=November 2011}} A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial published in 2001 found that consumption of 2.4 g of raspberry leaf tablets, consumed from 32 weeks' gestation until labor by low-risk nulliparous women did not shorten the first stage labor. The study observed a slight reduction in the second stage labor (9.6 minutes) and a forceps delivery rate that was 37% lower than that of the control group.<ref name=simpsons_etal/> |
There is considerable discussion around the possible benefits of raspberry leaf tea taken late in pregnancy.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.babyworld.co.uk/faq/individualfaq.asp?Section=Labour+and+Birth&SubSection=Labour&query=&opt=&page=&question=379 |title=Does raspberry leaf tea bring on labour? |author=Hannah Hulme Hunter |publisher=www.babyworld.co.uk |accessdate=2010-04-15}}</ref> The consensus seems to be that while taking raspberry leaf tea should not be expected to bring the onset of labour forward, it might shorten the second stage of labour.<ref name=simpsons_etal>{{Cite pmid|11370690}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/labourandbirth/planningyourbabysbirth/raspberryteaeaselabourexpert/|title=I've heard that raspberry leaf tea in pregnancy can help to make labour easier. If so, when should I start taking it and how much should I take?|accessdate=10-02-10|date=February 2005|author=Wistv Hovland|publisher=BabyCenter, L.L.C.}}</ref>{{deadlink|date=December 2013}}{{Verify credibility|date=November 2011}}<ref>Parsons, M. (1999). Raspberry leaf. Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond Newsletter, 1(2), pp. 1-2</ref>{{Verify credibility|date=November 2011}} A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial published in 2001 found that consumption of 2.4 g of raspberry leaf tablets, consumed from 32 weeks' gestation until labor by low-risk nulliparous women did not shorten the first stage labor. The study observed a slight reduction in the second stage labor (9.6 minutes) and a forceps delivery rate that was 37% lower than that of the control group.<ref name=simpsons_etal/> |
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Most of the evidence available is anecdotal, and a recent [[scholarly review]] stressed concern at the lack of evidence for safety and efficacy and called recommendations of its use "questionable".<ref name=Holst2009/> |
Most of the evidence available is anecdotal, and a recent [[scholarly review]] stressed concern at the lack of evidence for safety and efficacy and called recommendations of its use "questionable".<ref name=Holst2009/> |
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Revision as of 07:26, 13 December 2013
The red raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus), also known as garden raspberry leaf, is a pale-green leaf produced by the raspberry plant; an upright shrub with perennial roots and prickly, biennial canes. The leaf has been used in folk remedies, due to its rich content in vitamins, minerals, and tannins.
Uses
Pregnancy
Traditional lore suggests that pregnant women use raspberry leaf tea, especially as an aid in delivery.[1][2] However, scientific research has found no evidence to support this claim.[3] Every Woman's Herbal claims that raspberry leaf tea will enrich the mother's milk, especially during periods when the baby is going through a growth spurt.[4][unreliable source?]
There is considerable discussion around the possible benefits of raspberry leaf tea taken late in pregnancy.[5] The consensus seems to be that while taking raspberry leaf tea should not be expected to bring the onset of labour forward, it might shorten the second stage of labour.[6][7][dead link][unreliable source?][8][unreliable source?] A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial published in 2001 found that consumption of 2.4 g of raspberry leaf tablets, consumed from 32 weeks' gestation until labor by low-risk nulliparous women did not shorten the first stage labor. The study observed a slight reduction in the second stage labor (9.6 minutes) and a forceps delivery rate that was 37% lower than that of the control group.[6]
Most of the evidence available is anecdotal, and a recent scholarly review stressed concern at the lack of evidence for safety and efficacy and called recommendations of its use "questionable".[3]
References
- ^ McFarlin, Barbara L. (1999). "A National Survey of Herbal Preparation Use by Nurse-midwives for Labor Stimulation: Review of the Literature and Recommendations for Practice". Journal of Nurse-Midwifery. 44 (3): 205–216. doi:10.1016/S0091-2182(99)00037-3.
{{cite journal}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Palmer, Jane (2000-12-29). "Raspberry Leaf". Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ a b Lone Holst (13 June 2009). "Raspberry leaf – Should it be recommended to pregnant women?". Complementary therapies in clinical practice. 15 (4): 204–8. doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2009.05.003. PMID 19880082.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Christopher, John R. (1994). Every Woman's Herbal. Christopher Publications. ISBN 978-1-879436-10-7.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Hannah Hulme Hunter. "Does raspberry leaf tea bring on labour?". www.babyworld.co.uk. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
- ^ a b Attention: This template ({{cite pmid}}) is deprecated. To cite the publication identified by PMID 11370690, please use {{cite journal}} with
|pmid=11370690instead. - ^ Wistv Hovland (February 2005). "I've heard that raspberry leaf tea in pregnancy can help to make labour easier. If so, when should I start taking it and how much should I take?". BabyCenter, L.L.C. Retrieved 10-02-10.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Parsons, M. (1999). Raspberry leaf. Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond Newsletter, 1(2), pp. 1-2