Evidence supporting the use of: Raspberry
For the health condition: Miscarriage (prevention)

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Raspberry leaf (particularly red raspberry leaf, Rubus idaeus) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, especially in Europe and North America, for supporting women's reproductive health. It has been used by midwives and herbalists to tone the uterus, ease labor, and, in some cases, to help prevent miscarriage. However, the use of raspberry leaf for miscarriage prevention is rooted primarily in traditional practice, not in rigorous scientific evidence. Most of the traditional claims are based on anecdotal reports and historical texts, which suggest that the astringent properties of the leaf may help strengthen the uterine muscles.

Scientific research on raspberry leaf's effects during pregnancy is limited and does not specifically address miscarriage prevention. Some small studies have explored its impact on labor length and outcomes, but not miscarriage rates. There is no robust clinical evidence to confirm its efficacy for preventing miscarriage, and some experts caution that stimulating the uterus might even be risky in early pregnancy. In summary, while raspberry leaf is traditionally used for women's reproductive health, its use in miscarriage prevention is based on tradition rather than solid scientific validation.

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