Bilberry
Bilberries are great for women to consume because they are effective against stomach ulcers and encourage the production of helpful stomach juices and assist in soothing menstrual cramps.
Ginger Tea
Cramps are actually the body’s way of alarming an individual to some type of danger or damage. In this case, prostaglandins, which are hormones that function as chemical messengers, are the key activators of symptoms such as cramps and pain. Scientists believe that high levels of prostaglandins contribute to increased menstrual cramps. Ginger helps by reducing the levels of prostaglandins in the body, hence relieving the cramps.
Dill
The antioxidants in dill are stimulating and emenagogic in nature, which means that they stimulate the secretion of certain hormones that help maintain proper menstrual cycles in women. Making dill a great herb to help with menstrual pain.
Raspberries
Some documentation has suggested that raspberries are specifically good for women. Raspberry leaves can also be used as herbal teas, which regulate menstrual cycles and decrease excessively heavy menstrual flows.
Coriander
Coriander is a natural stimulant, and it regulates proper secretion from the endocrine glands, and that hormonal impact means that it helps regulate proper menstrual cycles and reduces the associated pain during a woman’s period.
Fennel Tea
Fennel is also an emenagogue, meaning that it eases and regulates menstruation by properly regulating hormonal action in the body. Furthermore, fennel is used in a number of products to reduce the effects of PMS, and it is also used traditionally as a soothing pain reliever and relaxing agent for menopausal women.
