Use Red Raspberry Leaf Tea to Soothe the Awful Hangover
Edited by Ermin, Eng, Lynn, Sherre and 1 other
Red raspberry is widely known for easing labor pains, leg cramps, nausea, and other symptoms in pregnant women. The herb is recommended for them by herbalists and even doctors, because of its active components that could reduce and relieve uncomfortable symptoms during pregnancy. There is a wide range of benefits that one can get from taking red raspberry, one of which is soothing the awful hangover.
What's in red raspberry leaf?
Red raspberry leaf is full of essentials nutrients, such as magnesium, protein, potassium, zinc, fiber, calcium, iron, vitamins A and C, and many more. As many people already know, vitamin C can helps a lot in relieving hangovers. Did you know that red raspberry leaves are very high in vitamin C? To be specific, it contains 967 milligrams in 100 grams of dried red raspberry leaves - a high source of vitamin C. So the next time you drink hard drinks a lot and experience hangover, you may try preparing a red raspberry leaf tea to soothe it. Here's how you can make your own red raspberry leaf tea:
To prepare a cup of red raspberry leaf tea
Ingredients
- 1One tablespoon of chopped, fresh red raspberry leaves.
- 2One cup of water.
- 3Maple syrup to taste.
Materials
- 1A saucepan
- 2A fine mesh sieve
Procedure
- 1Pour the cup of water and one tablespoon of red raspberry leaves into the saucepan.
- 2Bring them to a boil.
- 3Allow the red raspberry leaves to steep for five minutes and cover the saucepan.
- 4Turn off the heat.
- 5Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the tea into a mug or a cup.
- 6Add maple syrup to taste and serve.
To prepare a gallon of red raspberry leaf tea
Ingredients
- 13/4 to a cup of red raspberry leaves
- 2One gallon of water
- 3Any flavor to taste
Procedure
- 1Add the raspberry leaves and water into the pot.
- 2Bring the ingredients to a boil.
- 3Turn off the heat after boiling.
- 4This will make a stronger red raspberry leaf tea.Cover the pot and steep the leaves overnight.
- 5Strain the water through a fine mesh sieve into a new pot again and bring to a boil for few minutes to make it a bit hotter.
- 6Turn the heat off and pour it all into a kettle to keep the heat.
- 7Pour some into a cup or a mug and add flavor.
- 8Serve and enjoy!
With a gallon of red raspberry leaf tea, you can drink a cup of it as many times as you want, or you may give your friends or family some, too!
Tips Tricks & Warnings
- You may also buy a ready-made raspberry leaf tea at your local market.
- Dried red raspberry leaves and supplements are also available at the supermarket. However, using fresh red raspberry leaves is more effective, according to some consumers.
- Red raspberry fruit is likely safe to eat, and possibly safe to consume in large amounts as herbal medicine.
- Do not take other medications while taking red raspberry leaves, because there's a chance they may create chemical reactions. To take this properly, drink raspberry leaf tea four hours before taking any medications.
- Before taking any herbs, consult your doctor first. People have different immune systems and food tolerance. You may be prone to allergic reactions from some active components that may be found in plants, so it is better to see your doctor before drinking red raspberry leaf tea.
Questions and Answers
Is there a higher magnesium level in fresh new RRL, or in the dried leaves?
I have low magnesium levels and I'm looking for the highest concentration of magnesium.
There is no difference. Magnesium does not evaporate or disappear when the leaves are dried up as it is a part of a salt.
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Categories : Red Raspberry Leaf Usage & Benefits
Recent edits by: Sherre, Lynn, Eng