Raspberry leaf
From: Europe, North America
How to do it
Steep a teaspoon of dried leaf in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes.
What we know
Passed down for generations as a "women's tea". Very little research.
Be careful if
you're pregnant. Only with your midwife or doctor's OK.
What this label means: Traditional use. Used for a long time in one or more cultures. Not well studied yet.
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