Taking herbal teas with analgesic and anti-spasmodic action are a good natural solution to combat menstrual cramps. These teas can be taken during the cycle, taking effect right on the first day of its taking.
Other important tips are to wear comfortable clothes, drink plenty of water and put a bag of warm water under the abdominal region and lie down to relax for a few moments.
Check out the recipes:
1. Oregano tea
Oregano tea, because it has a diuretic, sweating action, eliminating toxins from the body, and can be used in cases of menstrual cramps and headaches.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 cup water
Method of preparation
Bring the water to a boil and then the oregano. Cover the container for approximately 5 minutes and allow the solution to settle. Drink the oregano tea about 2 to 3 times a day for relief of menstrual cramps, preferably without being sweetened.
2. Chamomile tea and fennel
Chamomile tea with fennel has soothing and antispasmodic properties that will lessen the discomfort caused by menstruation.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers
- 1 cup (soup) of fresh fennel seeds
- 1 cup water
- Honey to taste
Method of preparation
Add the medicinal plants in the boiling water and let stand for 15 minutes. Mix well, strain and sweeten the tea with the honey. Take 2 to 3 cups of this tea per day.
3. Fennel and rosemary tea
Fennel tea with rosemary is the perfect combination in combating menstrual cramps because of its analgesic and regulating properties of the menstrual cycle.
Ingredients
- 5 g of fennel flowers
- 5 g of rosemary flowers
- 1 tablespoon soy milk powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 glass of water
Method of preparation
Add all herbs in the boiling water and stifle the container for 15 minutes. Then put the tea in the blender together with the soy milk powder and the honey and beat well until forming a homogeneous mixture. Drink this natural remedy 1 time a day.
Despite the benefits of this natural remedy should not be taken more than once a day, because in excess it can impair intestinal function.
4. Artemisia tea
Artemisia tea has antispasmodic action that decreases pain and abdominal discomfort caused by intestinal or menstrual cramps.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of artemisia leaves
- 1 cup boiling water
Method of preparation
Add the ingredients and let stand for about 5 minutes. Then cover, let cool and drink 2 to 3 cups a day.
Those who suffer from severe menstrual cramps may suffer from a condition called endometriosis, so a consultation with a gynecologist can be a great help.
5. Herbal tea
Mint tea with euphoria and anise is also good for cramps because mint is analgesic and euphoria and anise have anti-spasmodic properties that combat menstrual cramps.
Ingredients
- 500 ml of water
- 1 tablespoon mint
- 1 tablespoon of euphoria
- 1 teaspoon (anise) of anise seed
Mode of preparation
Boil the water and then add the medicinal plants, cover and let rest for about 10 minutes. Coe and drink next.
Another tip that can help relieve colic is to put a bottle of warm water in the belly area, letting it act until it cools.
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