Menstruation and Menopause Home Remedies
Cramping During Menstruation
Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tablespoon of dried raspberry leaves. Cover and allow to steep 15 minutes. Strain and sweeten. Drink warm several times during the day.
Heavy Menstruation Relief with Shepherd’s Purse
Put 1 tablespoon of chopped shepherd’s purse in 2 cups of boiling water and allow to steep 30 minutes. Strain and put 1 tablespoon of the liquid in 1/3 cup of water and drink several times a day. This relieves cramps and helps to regulate the flow:
Heavy Menstruation Relief with Strawberry Leaves
Strawberry leaves were traditionally used to prevent miscarriages and hemorrhages. Place a small handful of fresh strawberry leaves in 2 cups of boiling water and steep 15 minutes. Strain and sweeten. Drink several times daily if your period is heavy. Supplies the body with needed iron and is good to treat anemia.
Menstrual Pain Relief with Cramp Bark
Mix 2 tablespoons each of cramp bark, skullcap, and blue cohosh. Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Place in 4 cups of warm wine. Steep for several days. Strain and take 1 tablespoon doses several times a day for cramps. Cramp bark is a viburnum shrub. You can buy it from most health food stores.
Menstruation Pain Relief with Raspberry Juice
During your menstrual cycle, drink several glasses of red raspberry juice daily to prevent cramps and pain. Plan on planting several dozen of the red raspberry vines in the back of one of my herb beds. Plan on having plenty of raspberries on hand to give away, because many young women who could benefit from them. Besides, I love eating the berries.
Relief from Menopausal Discomfort with Raspberry Leaves
Raspberry leaf tea is an excellent way to get more minerals in your system and is helpful for most female problems. Aids in menstrual discomfort as well as easing the symptoms of menopause. Put 10 fresh raspberry leaves in 1 cup of boiling water and allow to simmer 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten. You should drink several cups at this strength every day. Also calms the nerves when jittery.
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