Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Upper Respiratory Drugs: Antitussives, Expectorants, and Mucolytics01:23

Upper Respiratory Drugs: Antitussives, Expectorants, and Mucolytics

276
Respiratory symptoms, such as congestion and cough, commonly accompany respiratory tract conditions. Various medications, such as antitussives, expectorants, and mucolytics, play crucial roles in providing relief.
Antitussives include codeine, dextromethorphan (Robitussin), and benzonatate (Tessalon). Codeine and dextromethorphan exert their effects centrally by suppressing the cough reflex center in the medulla.  Benzonatate operates peripherally within the respiratory tract by...
276

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Beyond prescription medicine in pregnancy - raspberry leaf and other herbs in Australia.

BMC complementary medicine and therapies·2026
Same author

Examining the validity and reliability of the COMcareSS (Continuity of Midwifery Care Satisfaction Survey).

Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives·2024
Same author

Predicting cytopenias, progression, and survival in patients with clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance: a prospective cohort study.

The Lancet. Haematology·2023
Same author

Is carbon monoxide testing in pregnancy an acceptable and effective smoking cessation initiative? An integrative systematic review of evidence.

Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives·2023
Same author

Parity, mode of birth, and long-term gynecological health: A follow-up study of parous and nonparous women in the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health cohort.

Birth (Berkeley, Calif.)·2023
Same author

Heatwaves and wildfires suffocate our healthy start to life: time to assess impact and take action.

The Lancet. Planetary health·2023
Same journal

Pistacia atlantica sub. Kurdica can improve insulin resistance in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized clinical trial.

BMC complementary medicine and therapies·2026
Same journal

Sacroiliac joint abscess and osteomyelitis associated with wet cupping therapy: a case report.

BMC complementary medicine and therapies·2026
Same journal

Comparison of the effects of haptonomy application and mindfulness-based stress reduction on psychological well-being, perceived stress, and fear of childbirth in primiparous women: a randomized controlled trial.

BMC complementary medicine and therapies·2026
Same journal

Effectiveness of shared meditation involving cancer patients, health professionals and third persons on well-being and psychosocial skills: a randomised study.

BMC complementary medicine and therapies·2026
Same journal

Perceptions, acceptability and experiences of yoga to support long-COVID: a survey of people living with long-COVID.

BMC complementary medicine and therapies·2026
Same journal

Integrated network pharmacology, molecular simulations, biophysical validation, and experimental validation to reveal the pharmacological effects and targets of Senkyunolide A against inflammation and oxidative stress.

BMC complementary medicine and therapies·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 28, 2025

Extraction and Purification of Polyphenols from Freeze-dried Berry Powder for the Treatment of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells In Vitro
12:00

Extraction and Purification of Polyphenols from Freeze-dried Berry Powder for the Treatment of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells In Vitro

Published on: July 5, 2017

19.1K

Raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus) use in pregnancy: a prospective observational study.

Rebekah L Bowman1, Jan Taylor2, Deborah L Davis3

  • 1University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia. Rebekah.Bowman@health.nsw.gov.au.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
|April 22, 2024
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Raspberry leaf tea consumption during pregnancy may reduce the need for labor augmentation and shorten labor duration. However, more rigorous research is needed to confirm these findings and ensure safety for all pregnant individuals.

Keywords:
Complementary TherapiesComplementary and Alternative TherapiesPregnancyPregnant womenRaspberry leaf

More Related Videos

The Use of Gas Chromatography to Analyze Compositional Changes of Fatty Acids in Rat Liver Tissue during Pregnancy
11:08

The Use of Gas Chromatography to Analyze Compositional Changes of Fatty Acids in Rat Liver Tissue during Pregnancy

Published on: March 13, 2014

30.2K
Assessment of Maternal Vascular Remodeling During Pregnancy in the Mouse Uterus
06:55

Assessment of Maternal Vascular Remodeling During Pregnancy in the Mouse Uterus

Published on: December 5, 2015

13.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 28, 2025

Extraction and Purification of Polyphenols from Freeze-dried Berry Powder for the Treatment of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells In Vitro
12:00

Extraction and Purification of Polyphenols from Freeze-dried Berry Powder for the Treatment of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells In Vitro

Published on: July 5, 2017

19.1K
The Use of Gas Chromatography to Analyze Compositional Changes of Fatty Acids in Rat Liver Tissue during Pregnancy
11:08

The Use of Gas Chromatography to Analyze Compositional Changes of Fatty Acids in Rat Liver Tissue during Pregnancy

Published on: March 13, 2014

30.2K
Assessment of Maternal Vascular Remodeling During Pregnancy in the Mouse Uterus
06:55

Assessment of Maternal Vascular Remodeling During Pregnancy in the Mouse Uterus

Published on: December 5, 2015

13.4K

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal Health
  • Herbal Medicine Research

Background:

  • Raspberry leaf consumption during pregnancy is common in Australia.
  • Limited research exists on raspberry leaf's effects on pregnancy, labor, and birth outcomes.
  • Informed choices for pregnant women and healthcare providers necessitate further evidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between raspberry leaf use during pregnancy and labor augmentation.
  • To explore other secondary outcomes related to labor and birth in relation to raspberry leaf consumption.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected via questionnaires on demographics and herbal use.
  • Clinical outcomes accessed from maternity services databases.
  • Bayesian regression models used for data analysis in R.

Main Results:

  • A cohort of 91 women (44 raspberry leaf users, 47 non-users) was analyzed.
  • Raspberry leaf users showed lower rates of labor augmentation, epidural anesthesia, instrumental births, cesarean sections, and postpartum hemorrhage.
  • Shorter labor durations were observed in the raspberry leaf group, with a strong predictive association for avoiding medical labor augmentation.

Conclusions:

  • Raspberry leaf use was strongly predictive of avoiding labor augmentation in this study cohort.
  • Results are not generalizable due to study limitations; further research is essential.
  • While no safety concerns were identified, this study does not confirm raspberry leaf's safety; a randomized controlled trial is recommended.