A menstrual tea can be helpful if you have PMS, experience severe period pain or other menstrual problems. Here we introduce you to five effective herbs that are suitable for medicinal tea.
Cramps, pain, mood swings and unpleasantly heavy bleeding: the female cycle and periods can become a challenge in many cases.
A menstrual tea is supposed to help. With the help of five local herbs, you can support your body and treat PMS, period pain, etc. naturally. The effectiveness of many medicinal plants in connection with menstrual problems has already been scientifically researched and proven. We will introduce you to five effective herbs and explain how you can mix them into your own menstrual tea.
What should and can menstrual tea do?
The idea of a menstrual tea is to relieve discomfort during your period and support your well-being. Anyone who experiences premenstrual syndrome (PMS for short) or menstrual problems of any kind during their monthly cycle knows that these can have a significant impact on their mood and physical condition.
Before you take tablets such as painkillers or antidepressants, a healing tea can help you in a natural way for self-medication, explains Dr. med. Dorothee Struck told gynecologists online.
The five medicinal plants that we present to you here all have different and multiple properties. Among other things, they have antispasmodic, pain-relieving, hemostatic or hormone-regulating effects. In addition, the ritual of mixing and then preparing your own tea can already offer relaxation and create a moment of downtime in your cycle.
Note: Menstrual tea with herbs is a herbal home remedy and should not replace any prescribed medication. If you have exceptionally severe pain, persistent discomfort, or other concerns, seek gynecological advice.
Mix your own menstrual tea: healing tea for your period
You can mix a menstrual tea from five herbs. Depending on the desired effect, you can also adjust the quantities slightly. Here we have a recipe with a good balance for you. Below we will explain the effect of the individual components in more detail.
For 100 grams of tea you need:
- 30 g monk’s pepper
- 20 g lady’s mantle
- 20 g yarrow
- 15g peppermint
- 15 g chamomile flowers
(You process all herbs in dried form.)
Mix menstrual tea:
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Roughly chop the dried herbs in a mortar.
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Mix them in a bowl so that they are well mixed.
- Store your menstrual tea in a dry and light-protected place and use it within a few weeks. (More tips on proper storage here: Shelf life of tea: When you should stop drinking it.)
Preparation:
To make menstrual tea, place a teaspoon of the tea mixture in a cup and pour boiling water over it. Then let the tea steep for about seven minutes. To ensure that the active ingredients it contains, such as essential oils, do not evaporate, the cup should be covered, advises Dr. med. Dorothee Struck.
Regulate hormones naturally with chasteberry
Monk pepper is an essential component of menstrual tea. Problems during the cycle and during periods can have many causes, for example diet. But according to the AOK, the symptoms are often caused by an imbalance in the hormonal balance. Monk’s pepper helps you regulate your hormonal balance.
Why is that? Chasteberry can reduce the hormone prolactin in the body. Although this hormone is important for pregnant women, it can cause breast tenderness and depression in people who menstruate regularly. The chasteberry in menstrual tea can relieve such symptoms.
You can read more about this in our article on monk’s pepper: effects and application
Note: The AOK points out that the effect of monk’s pepper in relation to PMS has been proven. Things are different during menopause. It is still unclear whether monk’s pepper can help here.
Relieve bleeding: yarrow and lady’s mantle
Lady’s mantle and yarrow also belong in menstrual tea. Because in addition to their many healing properties, according to Dr. med. Dorothee Struck is particularly effective at relieving heavy bleeding.
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Lady’s mantle is best known for the tannins it contains. The plant owes them an astringent or astringent effect, which can relieve bleeding. In addition, flavonoids and bitter substances have a balancing effect on the hormonal balance. This makes lady’s mantle a real all-rounder that can relieve painful bleeding and intense menstruation.
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Yarrow is also one of the herbs that have a hemostatic effect. In addition to tannins and flavonoids, it contains the essential oil azulene, which helps against both cramps and inflammation. A study shows that this property is particularly effective for heavy bleeding with abdominal pain and cramps.
Tip: You can also prepare both medicinal plants separately instead of mixed menstrual tea. In our articles you will learn how to prepare lady’s mantle tea or yarrow tea.
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Pain relieving and antispasmodic: chamomile and peppermint
The main task that a menstrual tea should fulfill for many is an antispasmodic and pain-relieving effect. To achieve this, Dr. med. Dorothee Struck with chamomile and peppermint. Both medicinal plants are said to relieve cramps and relieve period pain.
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Chamomile is a particularly well-known medicinal herb, including in natural cosmetics. During your period, you can rely on the antispasmodic properties of chamomile. And although scientific evidence on the effects of chamomile on period pain is still lacking, it has been proven that the herb promotes healthy sleep. A 2020 study shows that poor sleep has a direct effect on menstrual problems like cramps. Chamomile tea can therefore (directly or indirectly) help with period pain.
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Peppermint is a popular remedy for relieving cramps. This is due to the menthol it contains: it has a relaxing and pain-relieving effect. Here, too, there are still no studies on how effective mint tea is for menstrual problems. But if you like it, it makes menstrual tea particularly delicious.
By the way: Chamomile tea can also help against nausea and insomnia during pregnancy. Read more about this in our article on chamomile tea during pregnancy: What you need to keep in mind.
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