SLC-S22W6-Herbal medicine for menstrual health

Hello friends, you are all welcome on this last week, and thank you, teacher @afzalqamar, for the teachings.

Menstrual Support Tea: Prepare a herbal tea targeting menstrual health. Document the ingredients, preparation steps, and benefits of herbs and remedies.

Menstrual cramps are the result of contractions of the uterus, causing aches, pain and spasms in the pelvic area and lower abdomen.

MENSTRUAL SUPPORT TEA: preparing a herbal tea targeting menstrual health.

INGREDIENTS:

GINGER

Ginger is a plant during menses the uterus Prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are chemical compounds that increase period pain by constricting blood vessels and making the muscles in the uterus contract. So, with the ability and components of ginger, it can be as effective as non-steroidal anti-inflammation drugs (NSAIDs) in relieving menstrual pain.

CINNAMON

Cinnamon comes from the bark of various cinnamon trees, Cinnamon offers a sweet warmth a hint of spice and a woody flavour, it helps reduce salt, sugar and fat in the diet for overall health cinnamon contains anti-inflammatory, antioxidants and anti-fungal .it is powerful because it is packed with vitamins, so because of its properties, it improves blood circulation.

CLOVES

Cloves are dried flower buds that originate in the clove trees; cloves boast a staggering oxidant value and distinct pungent bitter-sweet and astringent flavours.
It also contains manganese, which helps the body manage enzymes that repair bone.

PREPARATION STEPS

Equipment:
1 pot
1 chopping board
1 knife
1 cup

Ingredients:
4 cups of water
2 thumbs of ginger root, chopped
2 cinnamon sticks
7 whole cloves

STEPS TO MAKE GINGER, CINNAMON, CLOVES TEA

Step 1 Put water in the pot and boil it

Step 2 Wash and peel the ginger

Step 3 Add the ginger, cinnamon and cloves to the boiling water

Step 4 Allow to boil for 10 minutes and remove it from the heat

Step 5 Then serve it hot

BENEFITS OF HERBS AND REMEDY

BENEFITS OF GINGER

• Ginger reduces inflammation and the production of pain-causing prostaglandins.
• Ginger alleviates period pain
• It reduces the number and severity of menstrual symptoms
• It may be a safe and effective therapy for primary dysmenorrhea if taken at the onset or within three days.

CINNAMON

• It lowers prostaglandin levels, improves blood circulation, and increases endorphin levels.
• It is a vasodilator that widens blood vessels, and it promotes blood flow to regularise erratic menstrual cycles.
• It relieves nausea and gives significant relief from period cramps.
• Cinnamon gives a reduction in excessive and irregular bleeding.

CLOVES

• Cloves relieve menstrual pain and discomfort
• Cloves help to heal wounds fast
• cloves help to fight infections

Herbal Benefits Research: Research three herbs that help with menstrual health. Include their uses and benefits.

THE THREE HERBS ARE:-

	PARSLEY

	PTEROCARPUS SANTALINOIDS(UTURUKPA)

	PIPERGUINEENSE(UZIZA SEED)

PARSLEY:-
Parsley is a flowering plant and it is use to treat high blood pressure and inflammatory diseases. Parsley is good in PRE-MENSTRUAL syndrome because of its ability to handle and fight disease; the colour is green, and it has a mild and better flavour.

BENEFITS:-

• Parsley has important nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium and calories.
• Parsley is rich in antioxidants that can benefit in our health general.

USES:-

• It can be used as a dried spice.
• It can be used to support cardiovascular.
• It is used to support bone health.
• Its nutrients are used to protect the eyes.
• It is used to add flavour to the soup.

PTEROCARPUS SANTALINOIDS
PTEROCARPUS SANTALINOIDS is a tree that belongs to the legume family of febaceae. The leaves are normally used in the treatment of some diseases like eczema and candidiasis

USES

• It is used in the treatment of blood-parasitic
• It is used as an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and anti-hyperglycemic.
• It is used to treat malaria and blood parasitic infections.
• It is used to treat diabetes.

BENEFITS:-

It is an anti-inflammatory, so it helps in the treatment of skin diseases such as candidiasis and eczema.

PIPERGUINEENSE (UZIZA SEED)

Piperguineense is a good plant seed that is used for different types of ailments.it is anti-inflammatory, anti- bacteria and anti- fungal.

USES

• It is used to treat cough, rheumatism and stomach ache
• It is used as a preservative
• It is used to manage intestinal problems

BENEFITS

• Piperguineense helps in menstrual pain.
• It improves female reproductive activities
• It boosts immunity
• Piperguineense leaf inhibits progesterone.
• It can help with stomach upset, bronchitis, asthma and headache.

Herbal Remedy for PMS: Create a remedy to alleviate PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) symptoms. Use at least 3 herbs. Write the process, recipe and benefits of herbs and remedies.

PMS is a combination of signs or symptoms that comes up before your period; the signs or symptoms can be emotional or physical or maybe the two coming together as the symptom.

THE THREE HERBS ARE:-

	FENNEL

	GINGER

	TURMERIC

THE PROCESS:-

INGREDIENTS:

1. 3 thumbs of ginger
2. 2 tablespoons of dried fennel seeds
3. 5 cups of water
4. 2 thumbs of turmeric
5. 1 ball of lemon.

Steps for preparations

1. Wash both ginger, turmeric and fennel thoroughly.
2. Peel ginger and turmeric
3. Toast fennel seeds in a dry frying pan for a minute.
4. Combine the peeled ginger and turmeric with the toasted fennel and boil for 20-30 minutes.
5. Press out the lemon
6. Serve it hot.

BENEFITS:-

FENNEL:

• It helps digestion l
• It reduces the risk of heart problems
• It prevents cancer problems

GINGER

• It has an anti-inflammatory value
• It lowers blood pressure and sugar
• It helps in the reduction of menstrual pains

TURMERIC:-

• Turmeric treats diabetes.
• It handles arthritis.
• It helps in digestion

REMEDIES:-

• Self-care is important, that is to modify your intake and also embark on exercise daily
• we have to avoid foods and drinks that contain sugar, caffeine and excess salt at least 2 to 1 week before menstruation.
• Always make sure to sleep for eight hours at night.

I invite @goodybest, @xkool24 and @dove11 to take part in this herbal medicine learning challenge.