It is important to determine the source of the pain when living with
painful menstruation. It may be associated with another fertility
issue. If it is not, and you experience pain during your bleeding time
each month, the herbs below may help. Some of them are specific to
reducing pain when it is going to come-on, while others are for
long-term management.
- Black Cohosh root (Actaea racemosa): Anti-inflammatory, reducing spasm in both the smooth muscles, but also the skeletal muscles associated with pain that radiates to the lower back and down the thighs. Learn more here…
- Black Haw root bark (Viburnum prunifolium): Extremely effective at reducing uterine contractions, and uterine muscle spasm. It has been used for hundreds of years to help prevent miscarriage. Interchangeable with Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus). Learn more here…
- Chamomile flowers (Matricaria recutita): Anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic. It is also helpful for women with digestive constipation contributing to pain. Because this herb is also a nervine and mild sedative it may help to reduce stress, relax the nervous system and induce a restful state in the body. This can be very useful when experiencing menstrual cramping accompanied by anxiety and irritability.
- Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus): This is one of the most effective herbs for reducing uterine spasm and cramping. Cramp Bark brings relief of pain and muscle spasm for smooth muscle, especially the uterus. Interchangeable with Black Haw (Viburnum prunifolium). Learn more here…
- Dong Quai root (Angelica sinensis): This herb helps to reduce cramping and pain in the uterus. Dong Quai acts on the circulatory system and lymphatic system reducing tissue congestion. It has both pain reducing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also very relaxing to the nervous system, which is an important factor for women who have pain associated with fertility issues. Learn more here…
- Feverfew aerial parts (Tanacetum parthenium): Has been used for hundreds of years for painful menstruation. Excellent for reduction in menstrual pain, especially where migarine headache is present along, with uterine spasm.
- Ginger fresh or dried root (Zingiber officinale): If you experience nausea, vomiting or diarrhea due to painful cramping and hormonal changes, ginger is one of the best herbs to soothe the stomach. It is also anti-inflammatory.
- Jamaican Dogwood bark (Piscidia erythrina): Extremely antispasmodic and analgesic. It is traditionally used for all neuralgic and muscular cramps and spasm. This is an herb that is often relied on by herbalists for women who have unrelenting pain disturbing daily life activities; debilitating pain. Jamaican Dogwood may be a good option for women who have lost all hope, or where other remedies have failed.
- Motherwort aerial parts (Leonurus cardiaca): A powerful herb that brings quick relief to women who have painful periods with symptoms like anxiety, rapid heart beat, hot flash, headache, dizziness, stress, and difficulty sleeping. This herb is very effective at reducing uterine muscle spasm, cramping and improving uterine tone. Learn more here…
- Red Clover leaves, blossom (Trifolium pratense): Nourishing food herb, high in vitamins and minerals. It is one of the best blood purifying herbs. High in both calcium and magnesium, essential for proper smooth muscle function, reducing and aiding in prevention of uterine cramping. Learn more here…
- Wild Yam root (Dioscorea villosa): Wild Yam has a wonderful action on smooth muscle tissue, reducing muscle spasm of the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries, aiding in painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea) and chronic pelvic pain. Learn more here…
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