Suggested dosing of Red raspberry, Rubus idaeus (raspberry leaf)
Tea
1 cup PO up to 6x/day; 1.5 g leaves/150 mL water
Liquid Extract
4-8 ml PO TID; 1:1 in 25% alcohoL
Ease Labor & Delivery
2 g dried leaf/240 ml water
Suggested uses of Red raspberry, Rubus idaeus (raspberry leaf)
Cardiovascular disorders, diarrhea, dysmenorrhea, GI disorders, labor and delivery support, menorrhagia, miscarriage prevention, morning sickness, mouth/throat/skin inflammation (topical), respiratory disorders
Efficacy
Little benefit vs. placebo
Red raspberry, Rubus idaeus (raspberry leaf) adverse (side) effects
None reported
Warnings
Contraindications
Breast cancer, endometriosis, hormone sensitive conditions, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, uterine fibroids
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: Australian study showed no adverse outcomes from use during pregnancy
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Red raspberry, Rubus idaeus (raspberry leaf)
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of action
Active compounds unknown; anti-inflammatory; mixed action on smooth muscle
