Napiers Raspberry Leaf Tea
Raspberry leaf helps mums-to-be prepare for delivery
Raspberry Leaf Tea is a tasty herbal tea drunk by mothers-to-be in the last three months of pregnancy as they prepare for giving birth - that special, wonderful day! It can also be drunk after the big day during the months when you are breastfeeding and trying to get back to your old self and shape.
• Tones and strengthens
• Helps prepare for birth
• Restores tone after the birth
Raspberry leaf is best taken as a warm, but not too hot infusion. Although traditionally mothers have drunk a cupful a day from the third month, current safety advice recommends that raspberry leaf tea is not drunk until the last trimester.
GOING LOOSE!
Many teas are sold in teabags these days. Our Napiers herbal teas are not and there are good reasons why not. A teabag only contains around 2 or 3 grams of very dry, finely chopped or powdered herbs. We believe that not chopping herbs into tiny pieces, which dries out their natural oils, helps to preserve their beneficial goodness. s the color, and the taste can vary slightly from harvest to harvest.
Ingredients;
Rubus idaeus (Raspberry Leaf). May contain traces of: Celery, Tree nuts and cereals containing gluten.
How to use;
Infuse 2 tsp in a large teapot of boiling water. Allow to steep for 5-10 minutes. Strain and add honey or lemon to taste.
Cautions;
If you are pregnant, take only in the last 3 months of pregnancy and post birth. Raspberry leaf should NOT be taken by women in the first 6 months of pregnancy without the advice of a practitioner. Not all herbs are suitable in pregnancy, breastfeeding or for young children, or if you are unwell, have health concerns or an ongoing illness. If in doubt please ask us, your medical herbalist or healthcare practitioner. If you are taking any medication, please speak to your healthcare practitioner before using this product. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if adverse reactions occur. This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or lifestyle. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Keep out of reach of children.