Pregnancy
Bearberry recommended
Pregnancy Support Infusion
$8.00 for 10 individual tea bags
Whether is just a bump or a beach ball, your beautiful baby is on the way. You want to do everything you can, to nurture that little bundle of joy. That’s why Bearberry Essentials created this blend of nutritious, muscle toning and supportive herbs to help tone the uterus and prepare the womb for childbirth. A combination of Alfalfa, Fennel, Lemongrass, Nettle Leaf, Raspberry Leaf, Rosehips, Spearmint and Strawberry leaf provide you the perfect combination for a great tea.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Information provided is based on historical and traditional use of herbs and is for educational purposes only
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
herbs
Raspberry Leaf
Rubus idaeus
History: The berry of the raspberry shrub is a well-known item in any grocery store. However, its leaves and roots have been used by Native Americans for centuries as a medicinal remedy, using them as an astringent..
Red Raspberry Leaf contains many vitamins and minerals, including calcium, iron, and magnesium, which are all vital for the female body and may be lacking from the diet. Even better, the nutrients found in Raspberry Leaf are readily available and easily assimilated by the body- something that can’t always be said for lab-made supplements.
The herb also contains other essential nutrients like potassium, phosphorus, and manganese and Vitamins C, A, E, and B complex. And if that wasn’t good enough, Red Raspberry also has strong antioxidant properties due to the bioactive compounds found in the leaf.
One ounce of Red Raspberry Leaves are packed with 3.3 mg of Iron, which is 18% of the daily recommended amount for women ages 19-50yrs.
The nutrients found in Red Raspberry Leaf can especially help with a healthy and effectively functioning uterus. It provides almost all of the nutrients needed for uterine health, which in turn will help with a healthy pregnancy.
Red Raspberry can also help to both tone and relax muscles in the pelvic region, including the uterus, which can help the uterus to contract more effectively and lead to an easier birth. (1)
These benefits are why Red Raspberry Leaf is a popular choice for herbalists to recommend before, during, and even after pregnancy. It’s beneficial for both the mother’s and the baby’s health.
Relief for PMS and Cramps
Along with supporting women throughout pregnancy, Red Raspberry Leaf benefits also include help and relief for PMS symptoms. The leaf contains a compound called fragarine, which helps to tone muscles in the pelvic area and can help relieve menstrual cramps.
Getting enough calcium can also help with PMS symptoms, since calcium plays a large role in regulating hormones. Elevated levels of hormones can be partly responsible for cramps, irritability, and mood swings, so getting an adequate amount of calcium may relieve some of those symptoms. As noted before, the calcium in Red Raspberry Leaf is easily assimilated, so that means it can actually be absorbed and utilized by the body.
In addition to calcium, Raspberry Leaf also provides the body with iron. Those with heavier menstrual flows will sometimes experience anemia related to their flow, and the iron in Red Raspberry can help to combat this.
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Peppermint Tea
100% Organic
$3.00 per ounce
Pure Peppermint! A great classic tea that is known for it aromatic qualities. Wonderful for just sitting and enjoying or for the occasional upset stomach.
Ginger Root Powder
$1.00 an ounce
Also known as Gan Jiang, Gingembre, , Shen Jiang, Sheng Jiang, Zingiber Officinale,
Ginger is commonly used for various types of "stomach problems," including motion sickness, morning sickness, colic, upset stomach, gas, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), nausea, nausea caused by cancer treatment, nausea caused by HIV/AIDS treatment, nausea and vomiting after surgery, as well as loss of appetite.
Other uses include pain relief from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis, menstrual pain, and other conditions. However, there is not strong evidence to support the use of ginger for these conditions.
Some people pour the fresh juice on their skin to treat burns. The oil made from ginger is sometimes applied to the skin to relieve pain. Ginger extract is also applied to the skin to prevent insect bites.
Slippery Elm
Ulmus fulva
Also known as Indian Elm, Moose Elm, Red Elm, and Sweet Elm
History: Slippery Elm is a very versatile tree that was used by Native Americans and was later adopted by colonists. Both Native Americans and American Revolutionary soldiers used the bark of the tree to create a type of oatmeal to eat. Medicinally, powdered Slippery Elm bark was mixed with water to make a healing slime that was used to reduce swelling, take venom out of a bite or a sting, and treat sore throats and farm worker chaffing.
Modern Uses: Slippery elm inner bark contains bioflavonoids, calcium, mucilage, starch, tannins, and vitamin E. With very high amounts of mucilage, Slippery elm helps improve digestion and works with the body to draw out impurities and toxins, assisting with a herbal detox. Slippery elm’s tonic, coating action soothes irritated tissues of the intestines, colon, urinary tract, respiratory tract, and stomach. Slippery elm barks mucilage is a type of soluble fiber. When combined with water it forms a thick and slippery gel. This demulcent, healing, and soothing gel-like mucilage have many health benefits including: sore throat, cough, inflamation of the urinary system. The soluble fiber in Slippery elm also helps regulate blood sugar level and cholesterol