Used as a female tonic, to tone the uterus in pregnancy and to help prevent miscarriage. It also helps with diarrhea and diabetes, childrens stomach aches, colds, colic, fever & diarrhea An excellent herb for pregnancy and lactation, Red Raspberry can help to strengthen and balance the entire reproductive system including decreasing heavy flows, relieves painful menstruation, tones the uterus, promotes painless, bloodless childbirth, prevents cervix tears and regulates uterine contractions during birth, reduces false labor pains, prepares breasts for a pure milk supply and enriches the early colostrum that precedes true mothers milk as well as making delivery easier and reducing after birth pains. It is rich in iron and manganese, essential minerals for women, especially those who are lactating.