Happy and painless menstruation thanks to these plants

When the rule is accompanied by pain or other discomfort it costs more to live it naturally, without involving at least a small disorder. Nor is it strange that, to alleviate the symptoms, analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs are used every month, of which more and more health risks are known due to prolonged use.

Lumbar or abdominal pain, headaches, colic, diarrhea and weakness are the most common symptoms of a painful menstruation, although in the most extreme cases there may even be vomiting and fainting.

4 medicinal plants to calm and regulate your menstruation

As alternative to drugs there is a good cast of medicinal plants which, in addition to relieving the symptoms, will help you regulate the cycle and prevent these problems.

1. Artemis

mugwort (artemisia vulgaris), which contains essential oil and flavonoids, is one of the most effective.

It affects at the hormonal level, behaving as estrogenic, astringent and slightly anti-inflammatory. Herbalists include it in formulas for decrease pain and normalize period.

Take it as an infusion, better with other herbs, two warm cups a day, from nine days before the period. You will also find it in the form of a tincture, of which you can take 20 drops a day, with water or apple juice.

2. Female artemis

Another great regulator is the female artemisia (Santolina chamaecyparissus) or manzanilla de Maó, which at its estrogenic effect adds an antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory power.

Use the flowery tops of the female artemisia in decoction or infusion. Take two cups a dayfrom the nine days before the period.

It works well with sage and mint.

3. Sage

The sage (sage officinalis) is estrogenic, antispasmodic and sedative. It can help you with various symptoms, such as lower back pain, weakness, dizziness, headache, or vomiting.

Use the leaves and flowery tops to prepare a simple or mixed infusion, three cups a day; in liquid extract, 30 drops daily in three doses; and in capsules.

you just have to avoid it while breastfeeding.

4. White willow

For soothe the painwithout harming the stomach, few are more effective than white willow (Salix alba). Contains salicylic acid and promotes a remarkable analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effect.

use the decoction bark, better with other herbs with a more pleasant flavor, three glasses a day; in tincture or liquid extract, 30 drops in three doses.

With the advice of Josep Maria Teixé, herbalist at El Manantial de Salud