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The teas with analgesic and anti-spasmodic action are the most suitable to combat menstrual colic and, therefore, good options are the lavender, ginger, marigold and oregano teas.
In addition to taking one of these teas, the woman can place a compress of warm water on the abdomen and avoid excess sweets and snacks and consumption of caffeinated foods, such as coffee, chocolate and coca-cola, as they can increase colic.
Here's how to prepare each recipe:
1. Lavender tea
An excellent home remedy for menstrual cramps is lavender tea, as this medicinal plant stimulates peripheral circulation and helps to relieve pain.
Ingredients
- 50 g of lavender leaves;
- 1 liter of water.
Preparation mode
Place the lavender leaves in the water and bring to a boil. Then strain, let cool and drink. Another option is the lavender poultice, in which after cooling the leaves must be removed from the water and applied to the abdomen about 2 to 3 times a day.
2. Mango leaf tea
Mango leaf tea has anti-spasmodic properties and is therefore useful to relieve colic.
Ingredients
- 20 grams of hose leaves;
- 1 liter of boiling water.
Preparation mode
Put the ingredients in a pan and boil for 5 minutes. Cover and let warm, then strain and, to sweeten this tea, add 1 teaspoon of bee honey per cup. However, this addition should happen only when drinking, and not in the whole liter of tea.
In order for colic to become less intense, naturally, this tea should be taken 4 times a day, in the two days preceding the onset of menstruation and on the first day of menstruation.
3. Agnocasto tea
Agnocasto tea has sedative and antispasmodic properties that help to balance hormonal levels, being effective not only in relieving colic, but also other symptoms related to menstruation, such as pimples, PMS and irregularities in the menstrual cycle.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of agnocasto;
- 200 ml of boiling water.
Preparation mode
Add the ingredients and let stand for about 15 minutes. Then strain and drink 2 to 4 times a day. Care should be taken when administering the doses of tea, as high doses can cause intestinal problems.
4. Alfavaca Tea
Lavender tea for menstrual cramps has relaxing and anti-spasmodic properties that relieve the pain caused by cramps.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of basil;
- 500 ml of water.
Preparation mode
Place the ingredients in a pan and boil for a few minutes. Allow to cool and then drink. You should drink this tea every 6 hours, without sugar, because sugar can make menstrual cramps worse.
5. Artemisia tea
A great home remedy to stop cramps is mugwort tea, because it has antispasmodic action that reduces abdominal pain and discomfort, caused by intestinal or menstrual cramps.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of mugwort leaves;
- 1 cup of boiling water.
Preparation mode
Add the ingredients and let stand for about 5 minutes. Then cover, let it cool and drink 2 to 3 cups a day. To increase the effect of this tea, the woman can place a bag of warm water on her belly and lie on her side.
6. Ginger tea
A great natural solution for menstrual cramps is ginger tea with chamomile. This tea is an effective mixture, because while ginger acts as an anti-inflammatory reducing pain, chamomile acts as a tranquilizer providing the necessary relaxation during this period of the month.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of chopped ginger;
- 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile;
- 250 ml of water.
Preparation mode
The ginger root should be boiled in a covered container for approximately 5 minutes. Then, remove from the heat and add chamomile. The container must be capped again and remain in infusion for 10 minutes. After being strained and sweetened with honey, the tea is ready to drink. Taking 3 cups a day is enough to decrease menstrual cramps.
7. Marigold tea
Calendula tea with fennel and nutmeg, due to its anti-spasmodic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties can also help to regulate the menstrual cycle and reduce the pain of colic that can happen during this period.
Ingredients
- 1 handful of marigold flowers;
- 1 teaspoon of nutmeg;
- 1 teaspoon of fennel;
- 1 glass of water.
Preparation mode
Put the ingredients in a pan and boil for 10 minutes. Then put the fire out, cover the pan and let it cool. Then sweeten to taste, strain and drink twice a day.
8. Oregano tea
Oregano is an aromatic herb that has anti-inflammatory properties and, therefore, tea made from this herb can help to relieve the pain and discomfort of menstrual cramps. In addition, oregano leaves are also effective in regulating the menstrual cycle. Learn more about oregano and its properties and benefits.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of dried oregano leaf;
- 1 cup of water.
Preparation mode
To prepare the oregano tea just add the oregano leaves to the boiling water and leave for about 10 minutes. Then strain, let it cool slightly and then drink.
In more severe cases, the treatment of menstrual colic is indicated by the gynecologist through antidepressant remedies or the use of a pill for continuous use. Other ways to combat menstrual cramps are to avoid eating caffeinated foods, such as coffee, chocolate or drinking coke, drinking about 2 liters of water a day, or doing light physical exercises like Yoga or Pilates regularly.
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