Natural Ayurvedic Home Treatment for Menstrual Cramps

Menstrual Cramps:

• Menstrual cramps refer to the throbbing pain which occurs at the onset or during a menstrual period.


CAUSES


• Prostaglandin is a hormone like substance, which leads to contraction of the uterus muscles and causes abdominal pain


Natural Home Treatments

1. Natural home treatment using flaxseeds:-


• Eat 2 tbsp of flaxseeds every day during periods
• This reduces prostaglandin levels in the body


2. Natural home treatment using ginger, honey, lemon and tea:-


• Prepare black tea
• Add to it 1/2 tsp of crushed ginger
• Add 2 tsp lemon juice
• Add 1 tsp honey
• Drink this tea at regular intervals during the day


3. Natural home treatment using basil leaves:-


• Crush a handful of basil leaves
• Press the paste on a sieve to extract juice
• Take 1 glass hot water
• Add 2 tsp basil leave juice
• Mix well
• Drink thrice everyday


TIPS


• Acupuncture treatment provides pain relief
• Include in diet:
• Cinnamon
• Sesame seeds
• Ginger
• Parsley


These treatments are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, and are completely natural, non-invasive, and can be prepared at home