I just can't stomach drinking that many cups of raspberry leaf, which is why I'm going the tablets, i'm already drinking nettle tea and dandelion tea, so it would be all a bit much for me. :lol:
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I just can't stomach drinking that many cups of raspberry leaf, which is why I'm going the tablets, i'm already drinking nettle tea and dandelion tea, so it would be all a bit much for me. :lol:
Interestingly ladies I just called my Obs' rooms and spoke to the midwife, who spoke to my Obs and called me back - she doesn't want me to start taking RLT until 35 weeks as it can bring on labour :o
So I guess I'll wait a bit!
You've been misinformed. It cannot, and does not bring on labour.:
Speak to some herbalists, they will give you the correct information.
I'm going to the healtfood store tomorrow to get some tea!
I am also informing myself about RL at the moment and checking out what is available as I really disliked the tea last time, and could never drink enough to reach the recommended amount.
I was recently reading on another forum about Blackmores changing their label, and now their recommended dosage is 3 tablets 5-6 times a day (it is up on their website too). That's 15-18 tablets a day!! Anyway, it seems that they say this much because the recommended max dosage per day is 2.4g, and their tablets are only 300mg.
I have done a bit of searching and found that other brands that have RL tablets (in Aus) are Natures Own (500mg), Herbs of Gold (2g tablet) and Natures Sunshine (360mg).
I think I shall take the Herbs of Gold, it is very cheap in comparison to Blackmores and only 1-2 tabs per day!
How much is the loose leaf tea?
It sounds good!
Also is there any diff at all between loose leaf and bags? Ta!
i bought some RLT tea bags from a health food shop and they where $5.50 for 25, so i bought two packs, i've had two cups today and found that i need a little honey in it (i normaly HATE tea btw!) but i think its a good way to keep the liqwards up!
as for the RLT what put me off was a) i could only find blackmores you had to take a lotta tablets (and my preg brain atm it wouldn't happen!) and the price was a little :jawdrop: for what it was worth..plus i feel a little better knowing im drinking the leaf tea becuase its not been modafied as such to make into a tab...lets see if it helps!
I've been drinking 2-3 cups of RLT a day (the real tea leaves) and I enjoy it!!
I've noticed since I've started it about 10 days ago, that I've had more BH's and more period type pains too.... so something is happening down there!!
I took the tablets for a week, then my waters broke...might have just be a coincidence! lol
Ren, I'd up it to 4-5 cups a day now! It's sooooo worth it!
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Hi Tan,
What were the chinese meds that you had?
ali they are lovely tasting herbs :sick: not!! i guess i'll be getting some more on tuesday!