Where to find raspberry leaf tea? in ON:Canada?

Question

I checked my local grocery store and didn't see any...

I'm 34wks pregnant with baby #2. where can I find some? and how often should I drink it? I know a little bit about it, but what are the benefits of it.

Answer 1

I don't believe it starts labor but it does strengthen the uterus and can cause strong hard contractions. Don't drink it until you are full term because these strong contrations can put you into labor. It's very good for your nausea and diarrhea (which will happen if it hasn't already). You can find it in health food stores or probably any tea shop. If you don't find them here, they will tell you where to get them.

Answer 2

It is very important not to use raspberry leaves until the last two months of pregnancy because of their stimulating effect on the uterus. Start with one cup of tea a day or one tablet and build up gradually to a maximum of four cups of tea or tablets daily. The tea can be sipped freely during labour, too.

You can buy raspberry leaf tablets from health food stores. However many women prefer to make a tea from the dried herb, which is available from some health shops and from herbal suppliers. It can also be obtained from an herbalist. The tea, or infusion, can be made as follows: put 25g/1oz of the dried herb in a pot and pour on 600ml/1 pint of boiling water. Cover and infuse for 15 minutes. Alternatively, add 1 teaspoonful of the dried herb to a cup of boiling water.

Answer 3

They said that it brings labor. But it is not really true.

And since you are only 34 weeks pregnant I think it is very risky for you to drink it.

I would not play with that stuff - better wait for the right time for your baby to come than to have the baby now and risk his/hers health

Oh and you should look at the healthy stores or online

I think the link below might help you but I think it still risky.