Menstrual pain, which woman was not affected. Unfortunately there are people who suffer a lot during the menstrual cycle: headache, stomach ache, pain in the kidney area, bladder inflammation, cramps.
Over-the-counter drugs are sometimes used in this context recklessly, without assessing the undesirable effects after prolonged use. Phytotherapy can help us with its medicinal plants.
Calendula officinalis
The characteristics of the Calendula are innumerable and its emollient and healing properties for external use are more easily remembered for this officinal plant.
Indicated for : actually, Calendula for internal use exerts an emmenagogue action (which stimulates the flow of blood in the pelvic area and in the uterus) with soothing and antispasmodic effects, indicated in case of dysmenorrhea .
Dosage : it must be taken in the form of Mother Tincture at least ten days before the beginning of the menstrual cycle for 7-8 months .
Initially 30 drops 3 times a day dissolved in a glass of water, then when a remission of dysmenorrhea begins, scale the doses (5 drops per month from month to month) until the treatment is complete.
Salvia officinalis
Another officinal plant that regulates female flows is the Sage. Also, like Calendula, it boasts emmenagogic properties and has an antispasmodic action against menstrual pain thanks to its flavonoids.
Indicated for : it is a remedy with estrogenic action, indicated for the premenstrual syndrome and for the problems related to the menopause period.
Dosage : the sage infusion is very useful and practical: a tablespoon of dried leaves in boiling water, leave to soak 10 minutes and filter.
The preventive use, at least 15 days from the beginning of the flow, allows to alleviate in the bud the annoying disorders of the menstrual cycle.
Achillea Millefolium
The Yarrow is a remedy with a thousand properties. The presence of flavonoids regulates the hormonal system and counteracts the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, such as mood swings, anxiety and nervousness.
Indicated for: in the case of dysmenorrhea, it performs an antispasmodic action at the uterine level: it regulates the circulation, dissipates the blood stasis and soothes and soothes the pelvic area.
Dosage: it is possible to take it in mother tincture : 30 drops 3 times a day diluted in a glass of water.
