Red raspberry is very high in vitamins and minerals and makes a great nutritive herb. It is astringent, tonic and farturient. Raspberry has a long tradition of usei n pregnancy and womens issues. Safe for use during pregnancy and is believed to help tone the uterus and reduce pain in labor if taken 6 weeks prior to birth. Also used after labor to help control bleeding. I do not recommend if nursing because of its astringent nature. Use vitex instead for milk production. Red Raspberry is great for young girls just starting their menstruation because it helps reduce bleeding and ease cramping. Also useful for diarrhea or female leucorrhoea.