From our list of herbs and spices, the following are recommended for Excessive Menstruation:
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- Black Cohosh
- Black Walnut Hull
- Bugleweed
- Cinnamon
- Cramp Bark
- Cranesbill
- Dong Quai
- Evening Primrose
- Goldenseal Root
- Myrrh
- Nettle
- Shepherds Purse
- White Oak Bark
Natural Cures and Remedies for Excessive Menstruation
Coriander seeds are highly beneficial in the treatment of excessive menstruation. Six gramsof these seeds should be boiled in half a litre of water. It should be taken off the fire when only half the water remains. Sugar candy should be added to it and the patient should drink it when it is still warm.
The main problem relating to menstrual flow are painful menstruation, stoppage of menstruation and excessive menstruation, besides pre-menstrual tension which is discussed in the next chapter (84). These disorders are quite common, but they are not normal. Healthy women, living according to natural laws and eating diets of natural foods do not suffer from the monthly ordeal.
Black Cohosh, Black Walnut Hull, Bugleweed, Cinnamon, Cramp Bark, Cranesbill, Dong Quai, Evening Primrose, Goldenseal Root, Myrrh, Nettle, Shepherds Purse, White Oak Bark
Menorrhoea or excessive menstruation : Profuse menstrual flow is common in certain women and usually denotes a blood deficiency, especially blood calcium. A variety of causes may be responsible for this trouble, but toxic condition of the system is at the root of the matter. It is essential to keep the patient absolutely quiet and confined to bed. The bottom of the bed should be raised 10 cm to 13 cm. IN case of excessive bleeding, a gauze may be inserted in the vagina as a temporary measure.
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Zedoary) – Class 2b (AHP), cautions about excessive use during excessive menstruation. Unapproved by KOM. Since the effectiveness for the claimed applications is not documented, a therapeutic use of this herb cannot be recommended”
Persons suffering from low blood sugar should take six to eight small meals a day instead of two or three large ones. Eating raw nuts and seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds or drinking milk, butter milk or fruit juices between meals will be highly beneficial. All refined and processed foods , white sugar, white flour and their by-products should be completely eliminated from the diet. Coffee, alcohol and soft drinks should also be avoided. The consumption of salt should be reduced as an excessive intake of salt causes loss of blood potassium, which causes blood sugar to drop. The following is the menu suggested for hypoglycemia.
Black Cohosh
Black Walnut Hull
Bugleweed
Cinnamon
Cramp Bark
Cranesbill
Dong Quai
Evening Primrose
Goldenseal Root
Myrrh
Nettle
Shepherds Purse
White Oak Bark
Bear and tobacco, which can cause constriction of blood vessels, should also be avoided. Tea should be taken only in moderation. The patient should not take excessive fluids, whether it is juice, milk or water at any time. He may drink small amounts several times with at least one hour intervals.