We knew the relaxing, anti-contracturant and toning effects of raspberry leaf for pregnant women or to calm painful periods. Today we discover the benefits of raspberry leaves to relieve digestive problems.
We all have a tenderness for the raspberries of our childhood… Along with strawberries, cherries, blackberries, red currants, blueberries, blackcurrants, elderberries or bilberries, raspberries are among the red fruits. But it is not so much the fruit that interests us today, as the benefits of raspberry leaves.
Raspberry leaf is indeed an antispasmodic for smooth muscle fibers, it is effective on abdominal pain of digestive origin. Particularly rich in estrogen, this plant is useful against the unpleasant effects of menopause, and stomach aches at the onset of menstruation.
Scientifically proven effects since 1941
The intakes of trace elements, vitamins and folic acid are important, the consumption of leaves in food supplements and also berries is therefore completely justified in the event of digestive disorders.
This plant from the Rosaceae family grows in all parts of Europe and produces red fruits with an exquisite flavor. The plant usually grows in mountainous undergrowth and is among the most cultivated fruits.
Among the benefits of raspberry leaves, their relaxing effect was described, as early as 1941, in the famous medical journal The Lancet. Since then, other studies have shown the plant’s favorable effect on the digestion and transit. These effects were often mild but significant.
All the benefits of raspberry leaves
The raspberry leaves are rich in iron, vitamins C and E, calcium, potassium, minerals and folic acid. They also contain flavonoids and tannins.
They have balancing effects on the hormonal system which lead to many benefits: the benefits of raspberry leaves are for example notable for the regularization of menstrual cycles. Thanks to their antispasmodic action, the leaves help relieve the pain of painful periods.
Marie-Hélène took raspberry leaves in capsules and she explains: “ They are herbal capsules so the effect certainly differs from person to person but for me, it worked within 48 hours after first use. I was much more relaxed after meals, during digestion.”
