Taking herbal teas with analgesic and anti-spasmodic action is a good natural solution to fight menstrual cramps. These teas can be taken during the cycle, taking effect on the first day of drinking.
Other important tips are to wear comfortable clothes, drink plenty of water and place a bag of warm water under the abdominal area and lie down to relax for a while.
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
- 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 cup water
Method of preparation
Bring the water to a boil and then the oregano. Cap the container for approximately 5 minutes and let the solution rest. Drink oregano tea about 2 to 3 times a day to relieve menstrual cramps, preferably without being sweetened.
2. Chamomile and fennel tea
Chamomile tea with fennel has soothing and antispasmodic properties that will lessen the discomfort caused by menstruation.
Ingredients
- 1 spoon (soup) of dried chamomile flowers1 cup (soup) of fresh fennel seeds1 cup of waterHoney to taste
Method of preparation
Add the medicinal plants to the boiling water and let it sit for 15 minutes. Mix well, strain and sweeten the tea with the honey. Take 2 to 3 cups of this tea a day.
3. Fennel and rosemary tea
Rosemary fennel tea is the perfect combination to combat menstrual cramps due to its analgesic and regulating properties of the menstrual cycle.
Ingredients
- 5 g of fennel flowers5 g of rosemary flowers1 tablespoon of soy milk powder1 teaspoon of honey1 cup of water
Method of preparation
Add all herbs to the boiling water and cover the container for 15 minutes. Then put the tea in a blender together with the powdered soy milk and honey and beat well to form a homogeneous mixture. Drink this natural remedy once a day.
Despite the benefits of this natural remedy, it should not be taken more than once a day, because in excess it can impair intestinal functioning.
4. Mugwort tea
Mugwort tea has an antispasmodic action that reduces abdominal pain and 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.
Anyone suffering from severe menstrual cramps may suffer from a condition called endometriosis, so a consultation with a gynecologist can be of great help.
5. Herbal tea
Mint tea with euphrasia and anise is also good for colic because mint is analgesic and euphrasia and anise have antispasmodic properties that fight menstrual colic.
Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of mint, 1 tablespoon of euphrasia, 1 spoon (of coffee) and anise seeds.
Method of preparation
Boil the water and then add the medicinal plants, cover and let it rest for about 10 minutes. Strain and drink next.
Another tip that can help relieve cramps is to place a bottle of warm water in the belly area, letting it work until it cools.
