Benefits of raspberry leaf?

[Jaycee]

Can someone please explain the benefits of raspberry leaf to me?

Thanks

[LimeSlice]

RLT is a uterine toner, so it aides the efficacy of uterine contractions before during and after birth.

[HotI]

The tea tastes like dirt, so if you can get tablets get them instead.

[Fleur]

I actually didn't mind the tea...it's better with a teaspoon of honey. The tablets are stronger though. And if you have any leftover after bub arrives, it aides in the production of breastmilk as well.

[Taurean]

I quite liked the taste too I tried the tablets as well but you have to take so damn many of them, I eneded up drinking the tea....and went into spontaneous labour the next morning (at 38+5).

I thought RLT also helped to ripen your cervix but I may be wrong. Anyone?

[Jaycee]

So if it helps the efficiency of contractions, is it safe to say that it may reduce the length of labour?