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Menstrual cramps affect more than 50 percent of women worldwide and more than 15 percent suffer from severe cramping that limits physical activity. Acupressure can reduce the pain associated with menstrual cramps and provide a natural form of relief.
Herbalists often recommend blood-moving herbs if the cramps are accompanied by a sluggish or scanty flow, or antispasmodics to relax the uterus.
True to its name, cramp bark is an important remedy for cramps of the smooth muscle (especially for menstrual cramps) but also for intestinal cramps. Its antispasmodic action makes it an important herb when dealing with threatened miscarriage, where it is often blended with blue cohosh. For this use it is best to consult a qualified herbalist or health care practitioner. Cramp bark is also useful in nervous bowel, colic, and migraine. Cramp Bark has a taste of BITTER, AROMATIC and a temperat
Cramp bark () is a deciduous tree or shrub that is native to Europe and the eastern United States. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. It is also cultivated for use as an ornamental tree or s....
Menstruation refers to the monthly discharge through the vagina of the blood and tissues that were laid down in the uterus in preparation for pregnancy.The cyclic production of hormones that culminate....
Dysmenorrhea is the occurrence of painful cramps during menstruation.More than half of all girls and women suffer from dysmenorrhea (cramps), a dull or throbbing pain that usually centers in the lowes....
Khella is a traditional Egyptian herb that has an antispasmodic effect on the bronchi and is thus a valuable asthma remedy, particularly as a preventive. It also affects the coronary vessels and is used as a preventive by angina sufferers, as well as having an antispasmodic effect on the ureter, possibly facilitating the passage of kidney stones. The herb and its preparations have also been recommended to ease painful cramps associated with the menstrual cycle, for which it is taken 4-5 days b
A program of herbal tonics, including hormone regulators, herbal antispasmodics that have an affinity for the uterus, liver stimulants, and anti-inflammatories such as evening primrose are all recommended by herbalists. Recent research shows that women who eat soy products, such as tofu and tempeh, experience less symptoms during their menstrual cycle.
Endometriosis is a condition in which bits of tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grow in other parts of the body (and within the uterus). Like the uterine lining, this tissue bus....
Chinese white-flowered peony root is especially helpful for nurturing the blood and regulating the menstrual cycle, helping to alleviate undesirable symptoms during menstruation. Use the herb with nettles and yellow dock for mild anemia or blood deficiency with such symptoms as fatigue, pale color of the cheeks, and a feeling of coldness in the extremities. Peony has a taste of BITTER, SOUR and a temperature of COOL.
Moxibustion is a technique used in traditional Chinese medicine in which a stick or cone of burning mugwort, , is placed over an inflamed or affected area on the body. The cone is placed on an acupunr ...
Naturopathic medicine for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) aims to return the body’s hormone levels to a balanced state and to prevent future occurrences of PMS symptoms naturally—without using chemicals and synthetic hormones.
Mexican yam is one of some 850 species of yam in the Dioscoreaceae family. It is a perennial plant with twisting, climbing vines that grows in warm tropical climates. There are also some twists and ty....
Black haw (), is a shrub or small tree with serrated oval leaves. Its white flowers and dark berries occur in clusters. The stem bark of black haw is approved for use in foods in the United States. Iy....
Lady's mantle is a popular women's herb used for such complaints as cramps, heavy menstruation, and menopause. It is used internally for diarrhea and as a douche for leukorrea and vaginitis. Externally, lady's mantle serves as a wash for cuts and burns. It has also been used topically in traditional medicine for leukorrea and vulval itching. Lady's Mantle has a taste of BITTER, ASTRINGENT and a temperature of NEUTRAL.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a compilation of over 150 symptoms that occur between ovulation and the onset of menstruation. The symptoms include both physical symptoms, such as breast tenders....
Blue cohosh, scientific name , is a perennial flowering plant that grows in moist forest regions throughout the eastern United States. The plant grows up to 3 ft (1 m) tall, and its greenish yellow fe ...
Aromatherapy uses a variety of essential oils to help balance a woman's hormones and alleviate the symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).
Black haw is a uterine tonic used for threatened miscarriage and is often combined with blue cohosh. It is a specific for dysmenorrhea with such symptoms as uterine cramps before and during menstruation, and it is also used after childbirth for pain and bleeding. Black haw contains scopoletin, a constituent with strong uterine sedative properties. It can be used as a tea for diarrhea due to irritable bowel conditions, because of its astringent and antispasmodic actions. Black Haw has a taste o
Ginger is one of the most popular herbs used world-wide. It is a warming herb used to support digestion, relieve nausea (from motion sickness, morning sickness, chemotherapy, etc.), and stimulate circulation. It is useful taken in the early stages of a cold or flu to shorten unpleasant symptoms, to induce sweating, and help the body eliminate the pathogens and waste products. Ginger has long been used to alleviate coughing, painful digestion, colic, and diarrhea. Women take ginger tea for su