Hello,
I am in my fifth week of pregnancy. This cycle I got pregnant I starting taking 2 Red Raspberry Leaf pills daily which comes to a dosage of 960mg of RRL daily. I read it could help tone the uterus. I am now uneasy about continuing it now for fear that it could actually in some cause problems but I am unsure if it is safe to suddenly stop it? I asked my OBGYN and he has no idea. Thank you.
Hello,
We would only recommend that you take red raspberry leaf in an infusion form. If you are unfamiliar with infusions, you can read more about them here: http://nourishingherbalinfusions.com/
There seems to be more side-effects when using herbs as a capsule and we prefer to use them as infusions, teas, tinctures and vinegars. Here is a little from Susun in regards to capsules: "That said, any herb powdered and put into a capsule is dangerous (unless it is useless). Consider the herb ephedra. Chinese herbalists have used Ma Huang (ephedra) without ill effect for over 3,000 years. The Mormons made use of ephedra as a tea, again without harm. But powdered, encapsulated, and taken in high doses by women intent on losing weight, ephedra has caused so many fatalities that it has been banned in the U.S.A. What an ignoble end to a helpful herb! I never take herbs in capsules, and I warn my students against doing so. "
Feel free to drink red raspberry infusion throughout pregnancy as your own body dictates. You can read more about all the wonderful things it, along with other infusions can do for you during this time:
blessings,
Kim
Wise Woman Team
Thank you for your response. I dont know if I can get the infusion but would u think it safe to cut the pills down to one for a few days and than discontinue or are the effects of rrl too strong to just stop like that. Thank you...
Hi,
The infusions you do make yourself with dried herbs - much like making tea but with a higher amount of herb and with a longer steeping time. I don't know where you are located but usually the dried herbs can be found in the bulk herb section of your health/natural food store. You can also order online at various places such as Mountain Rose Herbs or Red Moon Herbs.
Since I have not used RRL in a capsule form, I really cannot address that. I don't see why it would be a problem for you to cut the pills down over a few days and stop but again, we just don't use RRL in that way. You may want to ask at our health forum - perhaps someone there will be able to answer that question. The forum is at www.healingwiseforum.com.
blessings,
Kim
Wise Woman Team
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