These plants heal me. I pick them, make a tea from them and they soothe my cramps. Previous to discovering these beauties, I had extremely painful menstrual cramps and took Ibuprofen for years. Now, I hardly ever have to pop those pills. Please share these herbs for menstrual cramps with the women in your life.
Do not use these herbs if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, so please see a GP if you need medical attention. Use this information at your own risk and for informational purposes only.
Here are some herbs for menstrual cramps which will honour your period. I forage for them all locally, and that means I can ask the plant if I can take a few leaves to use in a tea. I think that gives the plant respect, which is the only way to go if using something to heal yourself. When brewing your tea, use a teapot or cover your cup as the essential oils with their goodness will escape.
Yarrow Achillea millefolium
- Anti-bacterial and Anti-inflammatory
- Reduces heavy flow
- Cramp soother
Ladies Mantle Alchemilla vulgaris
- Stops spotting
- Cramp soother
Raspberry Leaf
- Cramp soother
- Nausea reducing
- Supports heavy and irregular bleeding
The last tip, which I ask you to be open to… If you can drink less coffee it helps too. Especially during your period. Coffee messes with female hormones. I drink Kukicha as much as possible, it’s low in caffeine and tastes great.
I read *Code Red by Lisa Lister, which gave me some insight into ways we can honour ourselves when we bleed. That means resting and doing as little as possible. Please, please read it if you are at all curious about your cycle. Lisa suggests making a period box with lovely treats inside, which we open during menstruation time. Inside you can put whatever you like; herbal teas, crystals that soothe, chocolate, a special perfume, red nail polish, clothes that you only wear at that time, journal and pen, so you can get in touch with how you’re feeling, embrace it and honour it.
References:
- Fowler, Alys. A Modern Herbal. Plant-based medicine for a calmer, healthier life. Penguin books.UK, 2019.
- https://theherbalacademy.com/ladys-mantle-tea/
- Lister, Lisa. Code Red
- Vitti, Alisa. Flow living 3 secret reasons women shouldn’t drink coffee
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