The soft, springy raspberry leaves are well known for being rich in vitamins A, B complex, C, and E, as well as the minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.

When enjoyed as a tea, raspberry leaf imparts an earthy flavor similar to black tea due to its tannin-rich phytochemical makeup. This high tannin content is what contributes to raspberry leaf’s benefit as an herbal astringent, which helps to tone and tighten tissue. This action is what makes raspberry leaf the perfect herb to ease normal menstrual and gastrointestinal cramping and toning the uterine tissues for labor. Traditional herbal practitioners have even used it for the mouth or throat and relief of loose stool for this very reason. In addition to its impressive astringent properties, raspberry leaf is also considered nutritive and antispasmodic. Categorized in herbal medicine as a tonic herb, raspberry leaf tea can be enjoyed as an everyday supplement.