Mother Nature Raspberry Leaf Tea
$19.95 – $34.90
A nurturing blend offering nourishing nettle with raspberry and rose used to support pregnancy and labour. Please scroll down to read about the benefits of this tea.
PREGNANCY + BIRTH + POSTNATAL
Our Mother Nature Raspberry Leaf Tea is a nurturing herbal tisane with nettle, a raspberry aroma and rosy overtones. This naturopathic formulation has traditional benefits and plant compounds that are:
- Astringent
- Anti-spasmodic
- Calmative
- Mineral rich
Which may naturally:
- Tone the uterus
- Replete iron
- Relax tension to promote a healthy pregnancy
- Birth and post birth recovery
INGREDIENTS
100% ACO Certified Organic: Raspberry Leaf, Nettle Leaf, Shatavari Root, Rose Petals
Naturally caffeine free.
Dairy free | Gluten free | Sugar free | Non-GMO | No artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or sweeteners | Vegan | Organic | Plant-based
TASTING PROFILE
earthy + floral + herbaceous
IS RASPBERRY LEAF TEA SAFE FOR PREGNANCY?
Historically used for support through pregnancy and labour. The blend’s herbaceous floral flavour can be safely enjoyed during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy and in the weeks post birth.
Raspberry leaf: is both a parturient and astringent, toning the uterine membranes and strengthening the pelvic floor and uterine muscle tissue which may assist with childbirth. This toning action may increase the contractility of the uterine walls and makes for more effectual contractions during labour.
- Raspberry leaf is known to be nutritive to both mother and child. It contains a rich assortment of vitamins including vitamin B complex and minerals like calcium, iron and magnesium.
- Continuing to consume tea after labour may help the uterus return back to its normal size, shape and elasticity.
- Raspberry leaf also boost the immune system and helps fight infection.
- The herb is a galactagogue assisting to increase and enrich milk supply after birth.
- Studies have shown that women who take red raspberry leaf have a reduced incidence of birth interventions.
Research has also found that women who drink red raspberry leaf tea regularly towards the end of their pregnancies had a shorten labour with no identified side effects for the women or their babies. The findings also suggest that women who ingest raspberry leaf tea might decrease the likelihood of pre and post-term gestation. They may be less likely to receive an artificial rupture of their membranes, or require a caesarean section, forceps or vacuum birth than women who do not consume raspberry leaf.
Nettle leaf: Known to be extremely nutritious and has an impressive nutritional composition, most notably for its iron content which is most important during the 3rd trimester. Other nutrients include Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and Sodium. It has a high protein content and has a better amino acid profile than most other leafy vegetables.
Shatavari: A highly regarded reproductive tonic for women’s health. Asparagus racemosus is also the best known Ayurvedic tonic for women after childbirth. This rejuvenating herb has traditionally been used for balancing hormones, and may strengthen and supports the nervous system, help prevent postnatal depression, enhances and enriches milk supply, promote healthy energy levels, and soothes the digestive tract and boost the immune system.
Rose petals: Used in Chinese medicine for more than 4000 years. Rose is especially useful in alleviating insomnia typical in the 3rd trimester, as well as tension and anxiety around childbirth and preventing postnatal depression. Rosa centifolia increases the elasticity and strengths the integrity of vasculature. Therefore it prevents and treats varicosities and fluid retention, soothes the digestive tract in both mother and child and is an effective treatment for urinary tract infections associated with pregnancy.
WHEN SHOULD I START DRINKING RASPBERRY LEAF TEA? HOW MUCH TO DRINK IN 3rd TRIMESTER?
Benefits may take several weeks to accumulate in the body and take effect. Starting in the 3rd trimester around 8 weeks before birth, we suggest drinking 1 cup per day, and gradually increase this to 3 to 4 cups per day. This nutrient-rich herb should be continued for 2 – 12 weeks postnatally to potentially assist with reducing blood loss, toning the uterus back to normal size, supporting the nervous and immune systems, assisting breast milk production and the many other wonderful associated benefits.
PLEASE BE MINDFUL
There are no known contraindications for raspberry leaf when used in the third trimester at an appropriate dose. An exception being if previous labour(s) have been really fast. Then it’s best avoided. Most women do not experience any side effects from taking raspberry leaf tea, however the following side effects are possible:
- Nausea
- Loose stools
- Increase in Braxton Hicks contractions
Herbal infusions are considered food grade therapeutics and are generally safe to consume. Even though our blends are made using organic ingredients and formulated by our founder and naturopath, the information provided is not intended to diagnose in any way. We recommend consulting your Primary Healthcare Professional such as your GP, Naturopath or Herbalist, if you are unsure, have any underlying health conditions or are on pharmaceutical medication, as they can advise on what’s right for you.
Explore our collection to see all nursing + pregnancy tea blends.
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ALLERGEN INFORMATION
This product has been manufactured, packaged and stored in a facility that is free from nuts, dairy, soy, sesame seeds, sulphites and eggs.
HOW TO BREW
We invite you to discover the beauty and rhythm of ritual, as a way to connect with ourselves, each other and the natural world. These simple steps offer the basis from which you can create your own daily rituals.
How to brew Mother Nature Raspberry Leaf Tea
- Place 1-2 teaspoons of loose leaf tea per cup (250ml) in an infuser or teapot and pour over boiling water (100°C)
- Infuse for 5+ minutes depending on your desired strength
- Pour into your favourite cup and experience the moment
- We recommend complementing with a slice of lemon and honey to taste
- Enjoy 1 – 4 cups from the 3rd trimester and continue 4 – 8 weeks postpartum.
We encourage you to return your steeped herbs back to the earth, for example through your home compost or garden waste, allowing it to breakdown into organic matter and return to nourish our environment.
Discover the art of brewing tea in our article How to Perfectly Brew All Loose Leaf Tea Types with suggestions for both hot and cold brewing.
Serves
Our Mother Nature Raspberry Leaf Tea Box and Jar contain 50g and serve up to 40 cups. The compostable Refill Pouch contains 100g and serves up to 80 cups.
Storage
To preserve the vitality, flavour and therapeutic actions of our teas, we recommend storing in our signature MIRON ultraviolet glass jars – or in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Storing in this manner will extend the blends aroma, vibrancy and benefits for up to 24 months.
AWARDS
OM has proudly acquired over 60 industry awards; from our manufacturing to our website and packaging, to the products themselves, the quality of our formulations and ingredients have repeatedly been recognized and awarded by multiple industry, consumer and expert panels both locally and internationally.
As Australia’s most awarded wellness brand, we welcome you to explore all our accolades.
SUSTAINABILITY + CERTIFICATION
Our purpose is to sustain nature to experience wellness, which we live by each day through our Sustainability Model.
Certified Organic practices are foundational to our operations. As an Australian Certfied Organic (ACO) company, we maintain 100% traceability. Detailed batch tracking maintains full transparency from crop to cup to ensure authenticity and trust. This guarentees our products are 100% chemical free, additive free, environmentally friendly, and non-GMO.
Sustainability and environmental stewardship are at the centre of all we do, and drives our commitment to offering reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging options. This commitment also extends to include our shipping materials.
FAQs
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We’ve tried to include some of the most asked questions we receive about this specific blend in the text above. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please feel free to contact us, we’d love to hear from you.
PROVENANCE
Proudly Australian made and owned. All blends are naturopathically hand-blended and packaged by the Organic Merchant team in Sydney, Australia. Made using the highest quality local and internationally sustainably-sourced certified organic ingredients.
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Raspberry Leaf
Rubus idaeus
Part used: Leaf
Energetics: Cooling, drying
Actions: uterine tonic galactagogue nutritive astringent
Indications: preventing miscarriage and aiding in delivery
Raspberry Leaf is used in our Mother Nature Tea.
Nettle
Urtica dioica
Part used: Leaf
Energetics: Salty, slightly bitter, cooling, drying
Actions: Anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antioxidant, astringent, diuretic, hepatoprotective, irritant (topical), nutritive tonic.
Indications: arthritis, tendonitis, Neuralgia, allergic rhinitis, atopic eczema, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer, inflammatory conditions of the urinary tract, fluid retention, fatigue
Nettle is used in our Mother Nature and Cleansing Tea
Shatavari
Asparagus racemosa
Part used: Root
Energetics: Cooling, moistening, sweet, bitter
Actions: Adaptogen, antitussive, antioxidant, antibacterial, immunomodulator, digestive, cytoprotective, galactogogue, anti-oxytocin, antispasmodic, antidiarrhoeal, antiulcerogenic, oestrogen modulator
Indications: Sexual debility and infertility; insufficient lactation, menopausal symptoms, stress, fatigue, general weakness, cystitis, gastritis, diarrhoea, cough, fluid retention, neuroprotective / antioxidant
Shatavari is used in our Sex Dust.
Rose
Rosa centifolia
Part used: Flower, hip
Energetics: Aromatic, slightly bitter, astringent, cooling, drying
Actions: Nervine, carminative, emmenagogue, aphrodisiac, antibacterial, antiseptic, nervine, anti-inflammatory, cardio tonic, vulnerary
Indications: Sore throat, cold and flu symptoms, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, headaches, bug bites, scratches
Rose petals are used in our Antioxidant, Chakra and French Earl grey
Rita –
tried different ones and this one tasted best
Clare –
Beautifully packaged, excited to drink everyday during my third trimester
sharniebluhm –
I purchased this tea as I am in my third trimester and it is absolutely gorgeous and it tastes great. Being heavily pregnant and having a toddler as well, I have greatly appreciated this tea. It is my little time out and the rose petals and packaging definitely add to the feeling that it’s a little gift to yourself.
Sophie –
I drank this raspberry leaf tea blend at the end of my third trimester for about five weeks (I drank cheap not so nice raspberry leaf tea beforehand) and not only is it absolutely delicious but I truly believe it helped with my labour. As a first time mother my active labour time was only four hours long! I have been drinking religiously the weeks following and I feel like it has also helped postpartum with the healing and breastfeeding. I recommend this tea to all third trimester mothers!
Sheeling –
Such an amazing and nourishing tea. Yummy!
Alex –
This tea is beautiful. I drank a plain, grocery store raspberry tea my last pregnancy and I really missed feeling like I had a special cup of tea. I love the rose petals in this tea – makes me feel like I’m still treating myself, while still nourishing my body and getting ready for birth! I also have much more confidence in the quality of ingredients with OM than I did with cheaper, store brands.
shellywhitford89 –
Love this tea! I have been drinking for 4 weeks of 3rd trimester so far, feel great after, sleeping better, settled stomach and moods. Hoping it assists with labour last one was very long! 🙂
Mira –
finally a certified organic brand that can be trusted. thank you
Mary –
Just had my second child. This tea is not only delicious, but I actually had the feeling that it really helped me calm my nerves.