<unk> s are used in many different cases for many different reasons. Largely, consuming<unk> s is for preventative purposes, and for maintaining optimal health.<unk> s can also be used similarly to coffee for stimulating effects in times of fatigue, and for calming effects in time of stress. Additionally,<unk> s can be used for physiological relief – to aid muscle pain, soothe tension headaches and alleviate unsettled stomachs, to name a few. One example of an<unk>  is raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus) used by pregnant women. This herb has been used since traditional Chinese medicine, and is still popular in China, Europe and North America. Raspberry leaf is used because it has no<unk>  connotations, nor is a medicinal substance, and has nutrients believed to tone the uterus. This is due to vitamins A, B, C and E found in the herb, these vitamins contain tannins and polypeptides, capable of stimulating and soothing. Statistically significant results proved pregnant women drinking raspberry leaf were less likely to experience premature or overdue labour.
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