Natural Treatments For Heavy Period
The average menstrual cycle for most women is about 28 days, and menstruation takes place once a month for most women. Women experience menstruation differently.
Some may be confronted with excessive menstrual bleeding. Others may experience menstrual disorders like
irregular periods
and absent periods.
A heavy period or menorrhagia occurs when more than the usual amount of blood is lost.
Causes of heavy menstrual bleeding
Heavy menstruation is quite common in teenage girls with hormonal imbalance, and women approaching menopause.
Heavy periods can also be caused by pelvic inflammatory disease, fibroids and endometrisis. Endometriosis is painful disorder that allows tissue to grows outside your uterus, instead of growing inside of your uterus.
Combine equal parts of the following dried herbs, and drink an infusion made from 1 teaspoon per cup of water, 2 times a day. They are known to regulate excessive menstrual bleeding or menorrhagia.
Yarrowis also known to improve uterine tone, and reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
Homeopathy remedies for heavy menstruation
Kali carb
If you experience a heavy period with lower back pain and fluid retention, Kali carb can be of help to you.
A heavy menstrual flow can also be symptoms of anemia such as tiredness, and chilly feelings. Take the recommended dosage on the container for this problem.
Ipecac natural cure
If your menstrual bleeding is accompanied by severe and persistent nausea, and dizziness, use the recommended dosage of Ipecac on the container for treatment.
Natural cures for abnormal menstrual bleeding
Raspberry leaves for heavy period
Place a tablespoon of chopped shepherd’s purse in 1 pint of boiling water. Allow it to saturate for about 30 minutes.
Strain and add 1 tablespoon of the liquid to 1/3 cup of water. Drink the content many times in a day for heavy menstruation.
Strawberry leaves for heavy periods
Strawberries were used traditionally to prevent miscarriage, and hemorrhages. Boil a handful of strawberry leaves in a pint of water, and strain for 15 minutes. Sweeten with honey and drink it several times in a day for heavy menstruation.
Coriander seed home remedy for heavy period
Make a coriander seed decoction by boiling a teaspoon of coriander seeds in a cup of water till it is reduced to half. Add some sugar or honey to make it sweet and drink it 2-3 times daily for treatment of of menstruation that is heavy.
Bael leaves
Grind fresh bael leaves and add 1 teaspoon of the paste to warm water. Drink it once a day to relieve heavy menstrual cycle.
Black fungus recipe for heavy menstrual cycle
If you have access to black fungus, mostly found in Chinese shops, you may try this recipe.
Fry 30g black fungus over low heat and add a bowl of water while it is still cooking. Add 15g sugar for seasoning and eat for heavy menstrual flow with hot flashes. Note: This remedy is not for heavy menstruation due to blood deficiency.
Special diets for heavy menstrual cycle
Lack of manganese in your food can trigger heavy menstrual flow. A project study in the US Department of Agriculture’s Human Nutrition Research Center, showed the value of manganese to menstruation.
Women placed on a reduced 1 mg of manganese diet a day, had their blood flow increased by 50 percent. It is therefore recommended that you eat manganese rich foods such as fruits (especially pineapple) and vegetables, whole grains and teas.
Thyme tea remedy for heavy period
Add 2 tablespoons of thyme leaves to 2 cups of hot water and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain and drink the first cup.
Add ice cubes to the second cup and use it as a compress on your pelvic area with a wash cloth. Repeat this process in the morning and evening to control heavy menstruation.
Other tea remedies