Toni (Oregon) on 02/21/2016
From experience this is the absolute best remedy for morning sickness, but I'll put a spin on it. I couldn't drink the tea because the smell made me sick. I got violently sick with each of my pregnancies. Tried everything from crackers to B12 shots and nothing worked.
A friend recommended red-raspberry leave capsules. You must get them with just red raspberry, no mixture (often mixed with rose hips).
Take two three times a day. Gets rid of 80% of morning sickness. After the first three months, reduce dose to two one time a day throughout pregnancy to strengthen uterus. Makes labor and recovery much easier.
Replied By Marnie (Nampa, Id) on 11/07/2018
I used red raspberry leaf throughout all 4 of my pregnancies. I gave birth to all of my babies naturally without the use of any medications, epidurals, or other interventions. All of my labors were quick. And I attribute that in part to taking the infusions daily throughout my pregnancies. I am currently pregnant with #5. I made a blend of dried herbs / leaves that I ordered from Mountain Rose Herbs. Approximately 30% red raspberry leaf, 25% nettle leaf, 20% oatstraw, 10% dandelion leaf, 5% alfalfa leaf, 5% chamomile, 5% peppermint leaf.
For more info, I recommend starting with Susun Weed and herblore.com.
Replied By Mama To Many (Tn) on 11/08/2018
I agree with you. I have used Red Raspberry Leaf in pregnancy and many midwives recommend it to shorten labors. (If used faithfully during the last trimester.)
Your herb blend sounds great. I used Red Raspberry and Nettle in a tea at my house very often.
Thanks for taking time to clarify.
~Mama to Many~