Stop Those Cramps the Natural Way
Most women have experienced cramping at some time during their monthly periods, and these can range from mild to severe. 90% of all women of childbearing age report physical and/or psychological changes that last from a week to ten days before the onset of menstruation. All told, there are about 150 documented symptoms of PMS, with the leading one being cramping. In fact, some experience cramping to such a degree that it actually interferes with everyday activities. While there are medications available over-the-counter for pain and cramping, a safer route may be the many plants in the herbal kingdom that can offer comfort and relief from common female distresses such as cramping. An added benefit of these natural helps is that they can re-balance your body so that your cramping may not be as severe in the months to come – instead of just treating the pain like the pills you find over-the-counter.
Black Cohosh throughout history for treating female reproductive problems. Black Cohosh acts as an estrogen in the body and helps lift the mild mood changes women face during their period, as well as alleviate other common female discomforts.
Cramp Bark has been so-named because of its amazing power as an antispasmodic and support of many of the body systems that manage the menstrual cycle. Not only does this herb stop cramping, but it has also been known to aid in childbirth and enhance male and female fertility.
For general female reproductive support, an excellent consideration would be Wild Yam. This herb contains diosgenin, a steroid-like substance, which acts as progesterone and is commonly used to treat PMS symptoms. Wild Yam is one of the best antispasmodic treatments, and it has been used frequently as a dependable, natural pain reliever.
Lobelia has natural relaxant properties, and it has often been used in midwifery to relax the pelvic muscles. It also calms the nerves and acts as a natural sedative and anti-spasmodic. Another fine herb, Plantain, helps to relieve the fluid build-up in the pelvic region that is sometimes associated with menstrual cramps.
You can’t spend every fourth week of your life laying on the couch with the heating pad, so turn to these herbs for weapons to battle those cramps and get you back on your feet.
