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Herbs for Treatment of Common Menstruation Problems

admin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:41:33 +0000

Menstruation, also known as a period, is a typical physiological female characteristic that occur in the puberty and continues until the menopause. The menstrual cycle is a sign that a woman is healthy and can reproduce. However, many women experience moderate to severe menstruation problems, including cramps, backaches and headaches, depression, mood changes, sore breasts, irritability, constipation, diarrhoea, fatigue, etc.

These symptoms can be reduced and treated with the usage of herbs. They are absolutely safe and don’t have any negative side effects. Take a look at the most common herbs for treatment of menstruation problems.

• Ginger – this herbal plant is particularly effective in cold climates. Lower temperatures are known to cause painful and sometimes irregular periods but ginger can relieve the pain. It is infused with sugar and used by women who suffer from painful and irregular menstruation.

• Aloe Vera – valued for its ability to stimulate the uterus. That is why Aloe Vera is recommended in cases of painful menstrual cycles.

• Valerian – called Valeriana Wallichii and known to have numerous health benefits. One of these benefits is stimulation of the menstrual flow of blood.

• Castor oil – it is able to reduce the symptoms occurring during the menstruation, and especially to relieve congestive pain.

• Henna – this herb has a strong cooling effect, so it is very beneficial in cases of excessive flow. Suppositories made of henna leaves are placed in the vagina.

Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum)

admin — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:59:22 +0000

Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum): The plant was used in ancient days to relieve dropsy. The seeds were often soaked in wine to create a tonic for scurvy when other sources of vitamin C were not available and also to promote menstruation. The root is a diuretic. The crushed leaves or their juice was a soothing and healing treatment for cuts and minor abrasions. It was also used for asthma. These uses are now obsolete.

Ai Ye (Artemisia argyi)

admin — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:43:13 +0000

Ai Ye (Artemisia argyi): The leaves have been found to have an antibacterial action, effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus typhi, B. dysenteriae, E. coli, B. subtilis, Pseudomonas etc. A volatile oil extracted from the plant is particularly effective in the treatment of bronchitis and asthma – the oil is sprayed into the throat and takes effect within one minute. The leaves are used to treat excessive bleeding during menstruation, bleeding during pregnancy or after labor, bleeding of the nose, vomiting of blood, blood in stools, diarrhea. They are also used in the treatment of sterility, dysmenorrhea, coughs, asthma and in moxibustion. The leaf stalks used to treat chronic dysentery, eye disease. Seeds are used to treat sweating at night, excessive gas in the system, tuberculosis, indigestion.