Red raspberry: rich in color, flavor, and medicinal value - herb watch

Vibrant Life, March-April, 2004 by Winston J. Craig

Raspberry leaf, along with peppermint or chamomile, is often recommended for morning sickness. However, there is a dearth of information related to the safety of these substances in pregnancy; hence, they should be used with great caution.

Raspberry leaf is normally considered safe when it is consumed in medicinal amounts. Atypical dose for raspberry leaf would be about four to six 0.5g capsules per day. There is, at this time, insufficient reliable evidence available concerning the safety of use of raspberry leaf during pregnancy.

Remember:

Herbal products and dietary supplements can have pharmacological effects, may produce adverse reactions in some people, and could interact with over-the-counter and prescription medications you may take. Discuss with your physician your decision to use any herbal product. Anything mentioned in this article is not intended to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any ailment.

Winston Y. Craig is professor of nutrition at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan.