There are a number of symptoms that can occur in the second half of the menstrual cycle, that is leading up to a period, due mostly to imbalances in hormone production. These symptoms tend to be lumped together by the medical profession into pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), but not all women experience them in the same combination or in the same way.
Home remedies for Pre Menstrual Symptoms
Aromatherapy - Essential oils can be helpful in reducing fluid retention; this is most effectively done by using them with lymphatic drainage massage so do see a professional aroma therapist if this is a major part of your symptoms. Using oils such as Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper or Rosemary in the bath, and also doing skin-brushing, frequently stroking your limbs up from the extremities towards the heart, are good methods of self-help.
Common Pre Menstrual Symptoms (PMS)
Symptoms include mood changes, with irritability and/or weepiness, headaches and sometimes migraines, fluid retention, tender breasts, and deep aching in the low abdomen or thighs before and at the start of the period, This half of the cycle can also be when creativity and energy, including sexual energy, can be higher so do not automatically assume that the pre- period phase has to be awful.
Herbalism - Probably the most valuable herb for disturbances of the second half of the menstrual cycle is Chaste Tree. The berries are used, and they help to normalize hormone function, particularly in lifting progesterone levels - lowered progesterone is most often the trigger for the symptoms. They can be obtained in tablet form. In very large amounts Chaste Tree can give an irritating sensation under the skin; if this occurs simply stop taking it.
Herbs which have diuretic effects may be useful in giving some relief; try infusions of either Cleavers or Couch Grass - yes, this scourge of gardeners does have important medicinal properties! Two other helpful herbs are Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita), both as a diuretic and gentle relaxant, and Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) which eases the emotional swings may happen. Any improvement in PMS may take 3-6 months to appear.
Homeopathy - Some possible home remedies are:
Calc Carb: for overweight people who feel the cold easily if only during this phase.
Calc Phos: for cold but drier extremities, pain and cramping with pre menstrual bloating.
Women for whom wither of the above remedies are suited will probably get relief from pre menstrual discomfort by taking a warm bath or using hot water bottle.
Naturopathy - Both diet and exercise can help tremendously in minimizing pre-menstrual problems. Cut down alcohol and coffee during this part of cycle at least.
Regular exercise such as walking, cycling, swimming and running can help reduce the pelvic congestion that may accompany PMS.
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Menopausal Problems - Natural Herbal Home Remedy for Menopausal Problems Treatment
The change of life, when periods cease, can be a tremendously variable experiences. For some women there is very little disturbance to their lives, except for the relief of no longer having monthly bleeding. For others, symptoms, such as hot flushes, anxiety, insomnia, heavy periods, depression or severe vaginal dryness make their lives thoroughly miserable for a long time. Each person is different, do not hesitate to get advice.
Home remedies for Menopausal Problems
Aromatherapy - During the pre or peri-menopausal phase, which may last for years leading up to the point when ovulation finally stops, the periods may become quite erratic (see also Menstrual Problems. Useful oils to think of include Geranium and Rose, both of which seem to have a regulating, balancing effect on the female hormone cycle. Also, uplifting oils such as Bergamot, Neroli or Jasmine can help a at deal with the emotional swings that may occur - other life changes, such as children growing up and leaving home for the first time can often coincide at this time, so there may be a general sense of upheaval and loss.
For all these oils, either use a few drops in the bath, or dilute to 1 per cent in a base oil and massage into the skin. Try ringing the changes with the oils too, so that you do not use one exclusively for more than a couple of weeks. While it may not seem scientific, if you are drawn towards the scent of a particular essential oil, then it is most often what you need at the time!
HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY - Menopause Treatment
Conventional treatment has now focused on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and while this has helped ease the symptoms for a lot of women, others react badly to it and it is very clearly not suitable for everybody. There are other ways of helping the process, some of which are described below.
Herbalism - Many herbs have quite powerful hormonal effects - the contraceptive pill itself was originally derived from a species of Mexican Yam - and professional treatment may be needed here. A common herb which can often improve many problems such as hot sweats, depression and irritability, is Sage. Not only is this a tonic for the nervous system, and reduces excess sweating, but it has oestrogenic activity and can ease the dramatic drop in hormone levels that upset the whole system. Take 2 small cupfuls of an infusion for a month to see if it is helping.
Another herb with hormonal effects is Chaste Tree. The berries are used, and act via the pituitary gland to encourage the ovaries, and seem to have a more progesterogenic effect (see also Pre- menstrual Symptoms). This herb may be taken as a tea or in tablet form (up to 300 mg per day); do not overdo the dosage as this can induce an itching sensation on the skin, and as always if there is no improvement, then seek professional advice. Simple relaxants like Chamomile and Lime Blossom may help to reduce some of the emotional swings that may happen during the menopause.
Homeopathy - The emphasis of all these natural therapies and remedies is to assist the normal changes that occur with the stopping of menstruation, without trying to interfere to any great extent. Homeopathic treatments will similarly aim to encourage the physiological and mental adjustments. On a self help basis, you may find some relief from excessive symptoms with remedies such as the following:
PULSATILLA: for hot flushes with a lot of sweating, perhaps giving a musty odour. If cold drinks generally ease symptoms, then this may be a suitable remedy. SEPIA: for sudden hot flushes, with a feeling of faintness, reddened face and probably some sweating. Warmth may actually help to ease the discomfort and may be inclined towards anxiety or irritability.
Naturopathy - Keeping to a healthy diet can do wonders for overall vitality and this in turns helps to give you greater resilience against any problems during the menopause.
It is essential to continue to do some exercise, such as walking, cycling or even jogging which also helps to maintain calcium levels as well as strengthening the heart and lungs.
Home remedies for Menopausal Problems
Aromatherapy - During the pre or peri-menopausal phase, which may last for years leading up to the point when ovulation finally stops, the periods may become quite erratic (see also Menstrual Problems. Useful oils to think of include Geranium and Rose, both of which seem to have a regulating, balancing effect on the female hormone cycle. Also, uplifting oils such as Bergamot, Neroli or Jasmine can help a at deal with the emotional swings that may occur - other life changes, such as children growing up and leaving home for the first time can often coincide at this time, so there may be a general sense of upheaval and loss.
For all these oils, either use a few drops in the bath, or dilute to 1 per cent in a base oil and massage into the skin. Try ringing the changes with the oils too, so that you do not use one exclusively for more than a couple of weeks. While it may not seem scientific, if you are drawn towards the scent of a particular essential oil, then it is most often what you need at the time!
HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY - Menopause Treatment
Conventional treatment has now focused on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and while this has helped ease the symptoms for a lot of women, others react badly to it and it is very clearly not suitable for everybody. There are other ways of helping the process, some of which are described below.
Herbalism - Many herbs have quite powerful hormonal effects - the contraceptive pill itself was originally derived from a species of Mexican Yam - and professional treatment may be needed here. A common herb which can often improve many problems such as hot sweats, depression and irritability, is Sage. Not only is this a tonic for the nervous system, and reduces excess sweating, but it has oestrogenic activity and can ease the dramatic drop in hormone levels that upset the whole system. Take 2 small cupfuls of an infusion for a month to see if it is helping.
Another herb with hormonal effects is Chaste Tree. The berries are used, and act via the pituitary gland to encourage the ovaries, and seem to have a more progesterogenic effect (see also Pre- menstrual Symptoms). This herb may be taken as a tea or in tablet form (up to 300 mg per day); do not overdo the dosage as this can induce an itching sensation on the skin, and as always if there is no improvement, then seek professional advice. Simple relaxants like Chamomile and Lime Blossom may help to reduce some of the emotional swings that may happen during the menopause.
Homeopathy - The emphasis of all these natural therapies and remedies is to assist the normal changes that occur with the stopping of menstruation, without trying to interfere to any great extent. Homeopathic treatments will similarly aim to encourage the physiological and mental adjustments. On a self help basis, you may find some relief from excessive symptoms with remedies such as the following:
PULSATILLA: for hot flushes with a lot of sweating, perhaps giving a musty odour. If cold drinks generally ease symptoms, then this may be a suitable remedy. SEPIA: for sudden hot flushes, with a feeling of faintness, reddened face and probably some sweating. Warmth may actually help to ease the discomfort and may be inclined towards anxiety or irritability.
Naturopathy - Keeping to a healthy diet can do wonders for overall vitality and this in turns helps to give you greater resilience against any problems during the menopause.
It is essential to continue to do some exercise, such as walking, cycling or even jogging which also helps to maintain calcium levels as well as strengthening the heart and lungs.
Home Remedy Treatments for Menstrual Problems
When you are having menstrual problems, you don't feel like going anywhere. Luckily, there are plenty of home remedies right in your very own kitchen that will get you back on the road to feeling great.
Home Remedies from the Cupboard
Buckwheat. It's high in bioflavonoids and can reduce heavy bleeding when taken with vitamin C. Try it in buckwheat pancakes. Fruits, nuts, and seeds are high in bioflavonoids, too.
Home Remdies from the Refrigerator
Citrus fruits. Eat or drink with your meals to enhance iron absorption into the body, since iron is easily depleted during menstruation.
Dried apricots. These are high in iron, which is important during menstruation because iron supplies can be depleted with heavy bleeding. Other iron-rich foods are: liver, legumes, shellfish, and fortified breads and cereals.
Red meat. It's loaded with iron as well as zinc, which can be depleted during menses, too. Zinc is necessary for healthy bones, and a zinc deficiency may result in amenorrhea. Other iron- and zinc-rich foods: poultry, fish, green leafy vegetables.
Home Remedies from the Sink
Hot water. Put it in a hot water bottle and place on the abdomen to relieve cramps. Or, soak a kitchen towel, then wring out excess water, heat in microwave for a minute, and place on abdomen. Be careful not to burn yourself.
Water. Drink plenty of it. Dehydration can cause the body to produce a hormone called vasopressin that contributes to cramps.
Home Remedies from the Spice Rack
Basil. This can relieve some of the normal pain associated with menstruation because it contains caffeic acid, which has an analgesic, or pain-killing, effect. Thyme is also high in caffeic acid. Use it as a spice in cooking meat and vegetables or Italian dishes. Or steep the herb into tea, adding 2 tablespoons thyme or basil leaves to 1 pint boiling water. Cover tightly and let cool to room temperature. Drink 1/2 to 1 cup an hour for painful menstruation.
Cinnamon. This has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties that relieve cramps. Use as a tea, or sprinkle on toast or sweet rolls. If you have a heavy period, drinking cinnamon tea the day before or during your period may help.
Fennel. Another cramp cure, this spice promotes better circulation to the ovaries. Crush 1 teaspoon fennel seeds into a powder. Add to 1 cup boiling water, steep five minutes, strain, and drink hot.
Ginger. This is a cramp reliever, and as an added bonus it sometimes can make irregular periods regular. Use in cookies, cake, and candy or as a spice in vegetables and stir-fries. Tea may be the most effective form, however: put 1/2 teaspoon in 1 cup boiling water, and drink three times a day.
Mint. Either peppermint or wintergreen can relieve cramps. Steep into a tea and drink a cup or two a day. Try sucking on mint candy, too.
Mustard. A tablespoon or two of powdered mustard in a basin of nice warm water can relieve cramps, but don't drink it. Soak your feet in it to reap the relaxing effects.
Home Remedies from the Supplement Shelf
Vitamin K. Women who have heavy periods may find relief by taking vitamin K supplements. This is the case even if the blood levels of the vitamin are within the normal range.
More Do's & Don'ts
Stay warm. Women who stay warm during their period are less prone to cramps.
Exercise regularly. This increases circulation to the pelvic region and helps clear out prostaglandins. Regular exercise during the month can make that time of the month go easier.
Try using sanitary pads. Tampons can cause cramping.
Do the pelvic tilt to relieve cramps. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat. Tighten your abdominal muscles and your buttocks and raise your pelvis, angling it toward your head. Press your lower back to the floor, and hold the position for a few seconds. Gently lower your buttocks to the floor. Repeat several times.
Lie on your back with your knees bent. This position can relieve cramps, too.
Take a nice hot bath.
Relax. Listen to soothing music. Read a good book. Invent a pleasant fantasy and stay there for awhile. Anxiety and stress can make cramps worse.
Talk to your doctor about your birth control choices. IUDs cause cramps and excessive bleeding. And the Pill can relieve symptoms: It lessens cramps and flow, shortens the length of the period, and makes a menstrual period regular. But some conditions contraindicate the use of the Pill: liver disease, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, varicose veins, and gallbladder disease. So have that chat with the doc.
Now that you've got a handle on all the great home remedies to ease the discomfort of menstrual problems, you're sure to feel better.
Home Remedies from the Cupboard
Buckwheat. It's high in bioflavonoids and can reduce heavy bleeding when taken with vitamin C. Try it in buckwheat pancakes. Fruits, nuts, and seeds are high in bioflavonoids, too.
Home Remdies from the Refrigerator
Citrus fruits. Eat or drink with your meals to enhance iron absorption into the body, since iron is easily depleted during menstruation.
Dried apricots. These are high in iron, which is important during menstruation because iron supplies can be depleted with heavy bleeding. Other iron-rich foods are: liver, legumes, shellfish, and fortified breads and cereals.
Red meat. It's loaded with iron as well as zinc, which can be depleted during menses, too. Zinc is necessary for healthy bones, and a zinc deficiency may result in amenorrhea. Other iron- and zinc-rich foods: poultry, fish, green leafy vegetables.
Home Remedies from the Sink
Hot water. Put it in a hot water bottle and place on the abdomen to relieve cramps. Or, soak a kitchen towel, then wring out excess water, heat in microwave for a minute, and place on abdomen. Be careful not to burn yourself.
Water. Drink plenty of it. Dehydration can cause the body to produce a hormone called vasopressin that contributes to cramps.
Home Remedies from the Spice Rack
Basil. This can relieve some of the normal pain associated with menstruation because it contains caffeic acid, which has an analgesic, or pain-killing, effect. Thyme is also high in caffeic acid. Use it as a spice in cooking meat and vegetables or Italian dishes. Or steep the herb into tea, adding 2 tablespoons thyme or basil leaves to 1 pint boiling water. Cover tightly and let cool to room temperature. Drink 1/2 to 1 cup an hour for painful menstruation.
Cinnamon. This has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties that relieve cramps. Use as a tea, or sprinkle on toast or sweet rolls. If you have a heavy period, drinking cinnamon tea the day before or during your period may help.
Fennel. Another cramp cure, this spice promotes better circulation to the ovaries. Crush 1 teaspoon fennel seeds into a powder. Add to 1 cup boiling water, steep five minutes, strain, and drink hot.
Ginger. This is a cramp reliever, and as an added bonus it sometimes can make irregular periods regular. Use in cookies, cake, and candy or as a spice in vegetables and stir-fries. Tea may be the most effective form, however: put 1/2 teaspoon in 1 cup boiling water, and drink three times a day.
Mint. Either peppermint or wintergreen can relieve cramps. Steep into a tea and drink a cup or two a day. Try sucking on mint candy, too.
Mustard. A tablespoon or two of powdered mustard in a basin of nice warm water can relieve cramps, but don't drink it. Soak your feet in it to reap the relaxing effects.
Home Remedies from the Supplement Shelf
Vitamin K. Women who have heavy periods may find relief by taking vitamin K supplements. This is the case even if the blood levels of the vitamin are within the normal range.
More Do's & Don'ts
Stay warm. Women who stay warm during their period are less prone to cramps.
Exercise regularly. This increases circulation to the pelvic region and helps clear out prostaglandins. Regular exercise during the month can make that time of the month go easier.
Try using sanitary pads. Tampons can cause cramping.
Do the pelvic tilt to relieve cramps. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat. Tighten your abdominal muscles and your buttocks and raise your pelvis, angling it toward your head. Press your lower back to the floor, and hold the position for a few seconds. Gently lower your buttocks to the floor. Repeat several times.
Lie on your back with your knees bent. This position can relieve cramps, too.
Take a nice hot bath.
Relax. Listen to soothing music. Read a good book. Invent a pleasant fantasy and stay there for awhile. Anxiety and stress can make cramps worse.
Talk to your doctor about your birth control choices. IUDs cause cramps and excessive bleeding. And the Pill can relieve symptoms: It lessens cramps and flow, shortens the length of the period, and makes a menstrual period regular. But some conditions contraindicate the use of the Pill: liver disease, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, varicose veins, and gallbladder disease. So have that chat with the doc.
Now that you've got a handle on all the great home remedies to ease the discomfort of menstrual problems, you're sure to feel better.
Home Remedy for Pre Menstrual Symptoms Treatment
There are a number of symptoms that can occur in the second half of the menstrual cycle, that is leading up to a period, due mostly to imbalances in hormone production. These symptoms tend to be lumped together by the medical profession into pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), but not all women experience them in the same combination or in the same way.
Home remedies for Pre Menstrual Symptoms
Aromatherapy - Essential oils can be helpful in reducing fluid retention; this is most effectively done by using them with lymphatic drainage massage so do see a professional aroma therapist if this is a major part of your symptoms. Using oils such as Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper or Rosemary in the bath, and also doing skin-brushing, frequently stroking your limbs up from the extremities towards the heart, are good methods of self-help.
Common Pre Menstrual Symptoms (PMS)
Symptoms include mood changes, with irritability and/or weepiness, headaches and sometimes migraines, fluid retention, tender breasts, and deep aching in the low abdomen or thighs before and at the start of the period, This half of the cycle can also be when creativity and energy, including sexual energy, can be higher so do not automatically assume that the pre- period phase has to be awful.
Herbalism - Probably the most valuable herb for disturbances of the second half of the menstrual cycle is Chaste Tree. The berries are used, and they help to normalize hormone function, particularly in lifting progesterone levels - lowered progesterone is most often the trigger for the symptoms. They can be obtained in tablet form. In very large amounts Chaste Tree can give an irritating sensation under the skin; if this occurs simply stop taking it.
Herbs which have diuretic effects may be useful in giving some relief; try infusions of either Cleavers or Couch Grass - yes, this scourge of gardeners does have important medicinal properties! Two other helpful herbs are Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita), both as a diuretic and gentle relaxant, and Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) which eases the emotional swings may happen. Any improvement in PMS may take 3-6 months to appear.
Homeopathy - Some possible home remedies are:
Calc Carb: for overweight people who feel the cold easily if only during this phase.
Calc Phos: for cold but drier extremities, pain and cramping with pre menstrual bloating.
Women for whom wither of the above remedies are suited will probably get relief from pre menstrual discomfort by taking a warm bath or using hot water bottle.
Naturopathy - Both diet and exercise can help tremendously in minimizing pre-menstrual problems. Cut down alcohol and coffee during this part of cycle at least.
Regular exercise such as walking, cycling, swimming and running can help reduce the pelvic congestion that may accompany PMS.
Home remedies for Pre Menstrual Symptoms
Aromatherapy - Essential oils can be helpful in reducing fluid retention; this is most effectively done by using them with lymphatic drainage massage so do see a professional aroma therapist if this is a major part of your symptoms. Using oils such as Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper or Rosemary in the bath, and also doing skin-brushing, frequently stroking your limbs up from the extremities towards the heart, are good methods of self-help.
Common Pre Menstrual Symptoms (PMS)
Symptoms include mood changes, with irritability and/or weepiness, headaches and sometimes migraines, fluid retention, tender breasts, and deep aching in the low abdomen or thighs before and at the start of the period, This half of the cycle can also be when creativity and energy, including sexual energy, can be higher so do not automatically assume that the pre- period phase has to be awful.
Herbalism - Probably the most valuable herb for disturbances of the second half of the menstrual cycle is Chaste Tree. The berries are used, and they help to normalize hormone function, particularly in lifting progesterone levels - lowered progesterone is most often the trigger for the symptoms. They can be obtained in tablet form. In very large amounts Chaste Tree can give an irritating sensation under the skin; if this occurs simply stop taking it.
Herbs which have diuretic effects may be useful in giving some relief; try infusions of either Cleavers or Couch Grass - yes, this scourge of gardeners does have important medicinal properties! Two other helpful herbs are Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita), both as a diuretic and gentle relaxant, and Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) which eases the emotional swings may happen. Any improvement in PMS may take 3-6 months to appear.
Homeopathy - Some possible home remedies are:
Calc Carb: for overweight people who feel the cold easily if only during this phase.
Calc Phos: for cold but drier extremities, pain and cramping with pre menstrual bloating.
Women for whom wither of the above remedies are suited will probably get relief from pre menstrual discomfort by taking a warm bath or using hot water bottle.
Naturopathy - Both diet and exercise can help tremendously in minimizing pre-menstrual problems. Cut down alcohol and coffee during this part of cycle at least.
Regular exercise such as walking, cycling, swimming and running can help reduce the pelvic congestion that may accompany PMS.
Home Remedies for Menstrual Problems
Menstrual Problems treatment using Parsley
Parsley is one of the most effective among the several home remedies in the treatment of menstrual disorders. It increases menstruation and assists in the regularization of the monthly periods. This action is due to the presence of apiol, which is a constituent of the female sex hormone estrogens. Cramps, which are a result of menstrual irregularities, are relieved and frequently corrected entirely by the regular use of parsley juice, particularly in conjunction with beet juice; or with beet, carrot, and cucumber juices. The recommended quantity is 75 ml of each of the four juices.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Ginger
The use of ginger is another effective home remedy for menstrual disorders, especially in cases of painful menstruation and stoppage of menstrual flow. A piece of fresh ginger should be pounded and boiled in a cup of water for a few minutes. The infusion, sweetened with sugar, should be used thrice daily after meals as a medicine for treating this condition.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds are valuable in menstrual problems. Half a teaspoon of powder of these seeds, taken with hot water twice daily, acts excellently in reducing spasmodic pain during menstruation in young, unmarried anaemic girls. Its regular use, two days prior to the expected periods, cures scanty menstruation. A warm hip bath containing a handful of crushed sesame seeds should be simultaneously taken along with this recipe.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Papaya
The unripe papaya helps the contractions of the muscle fibres of the uterus and is thus beneficial in securing a proper menstrual flow. Papaya is especially helpful when menstruation ceases due to stress or fright in young unmarried girls.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Bengal Gram
A bath prepared by putting an entire Bengal gram plant in hot water is beneficial in painful menstruation. The plant also may be used for a sitting steam bath.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Marigold
The herb Marigold, named after the Virgin Mary, is useful in allaying any pain during menstruation and facilitating menstrual flow. An infusion of the herb should be given in doses of one tablespoon twice daily for the treatment of these disorders.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Banana Flower
The use of banana flower is one of the most effective home remedies in the treatment of menorrhagia or excessive menstruation. One banana flower should be cooked and eaten with one cup of curd. This will increase the quantity of progesterone and reduce the bleeding.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Coriander Seeds
Coriander seeds are also beneficial in the treatment of excessive menstruation. Six grams of these seeds should be boiled in half a litre of water. This decoction should be taken off the fire when only half the water remains. Sugar candy should be added to it and the patient should drink it when it is still warm.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Mango Bark
The juice of the fresh mango bark is another valuable remedy for heavy bleeding during menstruation. The juice is given with the addition of white of an egg or some mucilage- a kind of vegetable glue obtained from a plant, and a small quantity of the kernel of a poppy. As an alternative, a mixture of 10 ml of a fluid extract of the bark, and 120 ml of water may be given in doses of one teaspoon every hour or two.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Ashoka
The bark of the Ashoka tree is an effective remedy for excessive blood loss during the monthly period which occurs due to uterine fibroids and other causes. It should be given in the form of decoction in treating this condition. About 90 gm of the bark should be boiled in 30 ml of milk and 360 ml of water till the total quantity is reduced to about 90 gm. This quantity should be given in one day, in two or three doses. The treatment should commence from the fourth day of the monthly period and should be continued till the bleeding is checked. A fresh decoction should be made for use each day.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Indian Barbery
The herb Indian barbery is also useful in case of excessive bleeding. It should be given in doses of thirteen to twenty-five grams daily.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Rough Chaff
The herb rough chaff is also valuable in excessive menstruation. An infusion of the herb should be prepared by steeping 15 gm of rough chaff in 250 ml of water and used for treating this condition.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Hermal
The herb hermal is useful in regulating the menstrual periods. It is especially beneficial in painful and difficult menstruation. Two tablespoons of the seeds should be boiled in half a litre of water, till it is reduced by one - third. This decoction should be given in 15 to 30ml doses.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Hemp
Hemp can be successfully used when menses do not start at the scheduled time. Five large heads of hemps should be boiled in half a litre of water till the water is reduced to half. It should then be strained and drunk before going to bed for two or three nights. This remedy seldom fails.
Menstrual Problems diet
All-fruit diet
The various disorders relating to menstrual flow, being systemic in origin, can be tackled only by treating the system as a whole, so as to remove the toxicity from the body and build up the general health level of the sufferer. To undertake such a scheme of all-round, health-building treatment, the sufferer should begin with an all-fruit diet for about five days, taking three meals a day of fresh, juicy fruits. However, if there is excessive weight loss during the all-fruit diet, those already underweight may add a glass of milk to each fruit meal.
Well-balanced diet
After the all fruit diet, the sufferer should adopt a well-balanced diet, with emphasis on fresh fruits, raw vegetables, and wholegrain cereals.
Avoid white flour products, sugar, confectionery, tinned or preserved foods, strong tea/coffee
foods which should be avoided are white flour products, sugar, confectionery, rich cakes, pastries, sweets, refined cereals, greasy foods, tinned or preserved foods, strong tea, coffee, pickles, and condiments.
Other Menstrual Problems treatment
Warm-water enema
During the first five days of an all-fruit diet, the bowels should be cleansed daily with a warm-water enema
Dry friction and a cold hip bath
Dry friction and a cold hip bath should form a regular feature of the treatment every morning. All cold baths should however be suspended during the menstrual period.
Avoid smoking
Smoking if habitual should be given up completely as it aggravates menstrual disorders.
Parsley is one of the most effective among the several home remedies in the treatment of menstrual disorders. It increases menstruation and assists in the regularization of the monthly periods. This action is due to the presence of apiol, which is a constituent of the female sex hormone estrogens. Cramps, which are a result of menstrual irregularities, are relieved and frequently corrected entirely by the regular use of parsley juice, particularly in conjunction with beet juice; or with beet, carrot, and cucumber juices. The recommended quantity is 75 ml of each of the four juices.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Ginger
The use of ginger is another effective home remedy for menstrual disorders, especially in cases of painful menstruation and stoppage of menstrual flow. A piece of fresh ginger should be pounded and boiled in a cup of water for a few minutes. The infusion, sweetened with sugar, should be used thrice daily after meals as a medicine for treating this condition.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds are valuable in menstrual problems. Half a teaspoon of powder of these seeds, taken with hot water twice daily, acts excellently in reducing spasmodic pain during menstruation in young, unmarried anaemic girls. Its regular use, two days prior to the expected periods, cures scanty menstruation. A warm hip bath containing a handful of crushed sesame seeds should be simultaneously taken along with this recipe.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Papaya
The unripe papaya helps the contractions of the muscle fibres of the uterus and is thus beneficial in securing a proper menstrual flow. Papaya is especially helpful when menstruation ceases due to stress or fright in young unmarried girls.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Bengal Gram
A bath prepared by putting an entire Bengal gram plant in hot water is beneficial in painful menstruation. The plant also may be used for a sitting steam bath.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Marigold
The herb Marigold, named after the Virgin Mary, is useful in allaying any pain during menstruation and facilitating menstrual flow. An infusion of the herb should be given in doses of one tablespoon twice daily for the treatment of these disorders.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Banana Flower
The use of banana flower is one of the most effective home remedies in the treatment of menorrhagia or excessive menstruation. One banana flower should be cooked and eaten with one cup of curd. This will increase the quantity of progesterone and reduce the bleeding.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Coriander Seeds
Coriander seeds are also beneficial in the treatment of excessive menstruation. Six grams of these seeds should be boiled in half a litre of water. This decoction should be taken off the fire when only half the water remains. Sugar candy should be added to it and the patient should drink it when it is still warm.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Mango Bark
The juice of the fresh mango bark is another valuable remedy for heavy bleeding during menstruation. The juice is given with the addition of white of an egg or some mucilage- a kind of vegetable glue obtained from a plant, and a small quantity of the kernel of a poppy. As an alternative, a mixture of 10 ml of a fluid extract of the bark, and 120 ml of water may be given in doses of one teaspoon every hour or two.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Ashoka
The bark of the Ashoka tree is an effective remedy for excessive blood loss during the monthly period which occurs due to uterine fibroids and other causes. It should be given in the form of decoction in treating this condition. About 90 gm of the bark should be boiled in 30 ml of milk and 360 ml of water till the total quantity is reduced to about 90 gm. This quantity should be given in one day, in two or three doses. The treatment should commence from the fourth day of the monthly period and should be continued till the bleeding is checked. A fresh decoction should be made for use each day.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Indian Barbery
The herb Indian barbery is also useful in case of excessive bleeding. It should be given in doses of thirteen to twenty-five grams daily.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Rough Chaff
The herb rough chaff is also valuable in excessive menstruation. An infusion of the herb should be prepared by steeping 15 gm of rough chaff in 250 ml of water and used for treating this condition.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Hermal
The herb hermal is useful in regulating the menstrual periods. It is especially beneficial in painful and difficult menstruation. Two tablespoons of the seeds should be boiled in half a litre of water, till it is reduced by one - third. This decoction should be given in 15 to 30ml doses.
Menstrual Problems treatment using Hemp
Hemp can be successfully used when menses do not start at the scheduled time. Five large heads of hemps should be boiled in half a litre of water till the water is reduced to half. It should then be strained and drunk before going to bed for two or three nights. This remedy seldom fails.
Menstrual Problems diet
All-fruit diet
The various disorders relating to menstrual flow, being systemic in origin, can be tackled only by treating the system as a whole, so as to remove the toxicity from the body and build up the general health level of the sufferer. To undertake such a scheme of all-round, health-building treatment, the sufferer should begin with an all-fruit diet for about five days, taking three meals a day of fresh, juicy fruits. However, if there is excessive weight loss during the all-fruit diet, those already underweight may add a glass of milk to each fruit meal.
Well-balanced diet
After the all fruit diet, the sufferer should adopt a well-balanced diet, with emphasis on fresh fruits, raw vegetables, and wholegrain cereals.
Avoid white flour products, sugar, confectionery, tinned or preserved foods, strong tea/coffee
foods which should be avoided are white flour products, sugar, confectionery, rich cakes, pastries, sweets, refined cereals, greasy foods, tinned or preserved foods, strong tea, coffee, pickles, and condiments.
Other Menstrual Problems treatment
Warm-water enema
During the first five days of an all-fruit diet, the bowels should be cleansed daily with a warm-water enema
Dry friction and a cold hip bath
Dry friction and a cold hip bath should form a regular feature of the treatment every morning. All cold baths should however be suspended during the menstrual period.
Avoid smoking
Smoking if habitual should be given up completely as it aggravates menstrual disorders.
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