Herbs for Women

Tess October 19th, 2006

Tea For Easing Menstrual Cramps

Mix equal parts of Saint Johnswort leaves and raspberry leaves in boiling leaves in boiling water for about 10 minutes.

Cinnamon Tea for Menstrual Cramps

Combine 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 cup boiling water. This is a quick and effective way to alleviate the pain of menstrual cramps.

Herbal Hints for Women

- Ginger, in hot ginger tea or mixed with milk, is an old remedy for pain associated with menstruation.

- Other herbs reputed to ease menstrual cramps include allspice, angelica, bee balm, lemon balm, black haw, chamomile, feverfew, rosemary, thyme and valerian.

- Celery seed is reputed to ease water retention.

- Decocted basil, in strong tea, can ease the pain of cramps and heavy periods.

- Consume raw garlic in your daily diet to prevent and treat yeast infections.

- If you are trying to get pregnant, look for herbs that stimulate the reproductive system, such as peppermint and marigold flowers, ginseng, false unicorn root, and blue cohosh.

- An infusion of basil can be effective for minimizing the night sweats of menopause.

- Massage the temples with lavender oil to ease anxiety.

- For melancholy or depression, drink rosemary tea by itself or combined with skullcap or vervain.