Ayurvedic Plants to Treat Menorrhagia
By Shankar.
Menorrhagia is the medical term for heavy bleeding for prolonged period. In normal menstrual cycles, the bleeding lasts up to three to five days with normal quantity of blood flow. In case of Menorrhagia, the heavy bleeding extends more than seven days. Women suffering from this problem find difficult in going out comfortably.
Menorrhagia can be caused due to several reasons:
1. If you are going through certain treatment or medication, then there is a chance for heavy bleeding.
2. The use of certain contraceptives like Intrauterine devices (IUDs) can cause heavy bleeding in some women.
3. Uterine disorders like fibroids in the uterus and uterus cancer can be the major reason for prolonged heavy bleeding, which needs to be diagnosed fast and take medications immediately.
4. If you are suffering from hypothyroidism, it can cause menorrhagia.
Ignoring the symptoms of Menorrhagia can lead you to acnes, sudden weight gain, sleeplessness, anemia, inability to conceive, and can even lead to uterus fibroids or cancer.
There are some ayurvedic plants to help you out in solving the symptoms of Menorrhagia. It has no harmful side effects. Using these natural herbs is the safe and effective method in treating heavy periods.
Shatavari: This herb is used as a uterine tonic for women. It is primarily used in regulating the menstrual cycle. It helps in treating menstrual problems like Menorrhagia and Dysmenorrhoea. It has unctuous properties that help in increasing the chances of conception and also strengthens the uterine.
Mugwort: It is useful in treating Menorrhagia. It also helps in treating fibroids, Dysmenorrhea, and Endometriosis. Prepare infusion using one teaspoon of Mugwort in one cup of water and drink this.
Manjistha: This plant is useful in treating Menorrhagia. It has anti-inflammatory properties that help in purifying the blood. This herb helps in reducing menstrual bleeding.
Sage: It prevents blood clots and it is useful in heavy menstrual bleeding. Sage tea is recommended to get relief from hot flashes.
Raspberry: It has astringent properties that help in reducing excessive bleeding. It also calms and reduces the cramps during this time.
Valerian: This herb is a good muscle relaxant. It helps in reducing menstrual cramps during heavy periods.
The above ayurvedic plants are beneficial in taking care of heavy periods. Keep these natural herbs in stock to cure Menorrhagia or heavy bleeding naturally. But before that, it is very important that you consult your Ayurvedic practitioner to find out if you are suffering from any serious problems like uterine fibroids or uterine cancer which requires immediate surgery.
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