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Menstrual ProblemsVitex agnus-castus is also known as Chasteberry and agnus castus. It helps with female hormonal imbalances. In women it is used in the treatment of PMS irritability, breast pain and water retention. Often used with sage for hot flushes. When coming off the pill it has been known to help restore a regular menstrual cycle, or when the cycle has been disrupted. Hormonally, it acts on the pituitary gland in the brain stimulating the release of lutenizing hormone, which stimulates the production of progesterone. Hence its somewhat dampening effect on men! It is still used in some monasteries to help the monks keep to their vows of chastity. The best time to take this herb is in the morning, before breakfast. Lemon Balm is often used for menstrual problems as it has a calming and regulating effect in the menstrual cycle. It helps ease menstrual cramps and alleviates scanty menstruation and abnormal absence of menstruation. Ginger contains at least six pain-relieving compounds and six anti-cramping compounds. In some cultures it has been used, in large doses, to induce menstruation. Marigold stimulates menstruation. It also reduces muscle tension and spasm. Marigold used in conjunction with Yarrow could help to regulate menstruation, and sage forms a good tonic for menstrual cramps and pain. Sage will help with hot flushes, menstrual cramps and pre-menstrual
painful breasts. Feverfew as well as being good for headaches
is an emmenagogue: increases menstrual flow. Peppermint will
ease bloating and pain during menstruation. |
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