SLC S22 Week 6 - Herbal Medicine for Menstrual Health by @rossnenye

Hello everyone, good evening to you all and welcome back to my blog. Menstruation is the period which happens in Women in their reproductive stage. It is the period whereby the Uterine lining sheds this is because the egg didn't fertilize to result to pregnancy. It is characterised with flow of blood from the Vagina for about 3 to 5 days. The days differs in Women. Some women has heavy flow, while some has light flow. Menstrual flow comes with lots of symptoms like headache, fever, acnes, Nausea, vomiting, purging, mood swings etc.

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

I used the following herbs to prepare this Tea

Ingredients	Quantity
Clove	6pieces
Uziza leaf(Piper nigrum var. guineense)	6 pieces
Tumeric	2 small pieces
Water	2 cups

Preparation

• Add two cups of water to the pot.
  

• Wash and add the the Clove to the pot.
  

• Wash and add the Uziza leaf to the pot.
  

• Peel, wash, and slice the turmeric into tiny pieces and add it to the pot.
  

• Boil the mixture for about 10 minutes.

• Allow it to cool and then strain it into a cup.
  

• Take it warm.
  

Individual Benefits of the Herbs

Clove

With the botanical name Syzygium aromaticum is a herb known for its medicinal health benefits.

• Maximum blood flow
  This herb helps to ensure that there is maximum blood flow during menstrual period.

• Soothing effect
  It has this soothing effect and alleviates mood swings, stress and restlessness that comes with Menstrual flow.

• Boosts Immune system
  It has high content of Antioxidants which helps to shield the reproductive system from foreign invaders like fungi, and bacteria.

• Prevents indigestion
  It also helps to prevent indigestion symptoms like Bloated stomach and Constipation which is common with Menstrual flow.

Tumeric

With the botanical name Curcuma longa
is a herb known used as a spice in cooking, it also has great medicinal health benefits such as Menstrual health benefits.

• Energy boost
  It helps to replenish energy and therefore prevents fatigue and tiredness common with Menstrual period.

• Prevents Hormonal imbalance
  It helps to regulate the hormones, thereby preventing irregular menstruation or heavy flow.

• Prevents Nausea
  Nausea is one of the common symptoms some women experiences during their monthly Cycle, and this herb helps to prevent it.

• Pain relief
  It contains a Compound called Curcumin which helps to alleviate menstrual Cramps that women feels in the stomach and waist.

Uziza leaf

Uziza with the botanical name Piper nigrum var. guineense a medicinal herb with numerous Medicinal benefits and also has great Menstrual health benefits.

• Mood boosts
  Menstruation usually comes with mood swings, sadness and irritation, this herb helps to reduce these symptoms.

• Prevents Hormonal ailments
  It's also helps to prevent the risk of developing PCOS and Endometriosis which are common hormonal illness experienced by women and can alter their Monthly Cycle.

• Enhances healthy Uterine
  It helps to prevent the risk of infections that can affect the Uterine and therefore alter the Monthly Cycle.

• Reduces severe headache
  It also helps to reduce the risk of suffering from headache during the monthly Cycle.

• Soothes the body
  It gives a peaceful and calming effect to the body.

Benefits of this Tea

• This herb helps to alleviate cramps common with Menstrual flow.

• It also helps to prevent indigestion, bloating and constipation that is common with Menstrual flow.

• This herb helps to boost the body's Immune system and therefore prevents the risk of contracting infections that affects the reproductive organs and other organs in the body.

• It helps to regulate Women hormones, thereby preventing irregular menstruation.

• It also helps to soothe the body and reduces irritation that comes with Menstruation.

Remedy

Take a glass of this herb warm in the morning and at night during your Menstrual flow.

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

ScentLeaf

Scent leaf with the botanical name Ocimum gratissimum is a popular herb seen here in my Country Nigeria with numerous health benefits. It also has lots of Menstrual health benefits and some of them include the following.

• Alleviates Menstrual pain
  Menstruation comes with lots of pain both waist and Stomach pain, this herb contains analgesic Compounds which helps to relieve Menstrual pain.

• Regulates regular Menstrual flow
  Some women has irregular Menstrual flow, this herb also helps to regulate the hormone that stimulates menstrual flow ensuring that it flows well.

• Prevents Bloating
  Menstruation usually comes with lots of ailments like bloating, constipation and purging. This herb also helps to alleviate this symptoms.

• Ensures hormonal balance
  It also helps to prevent hormonal imbalance and prevents irregular Menstruation.

• Antibacterial features
  It helps to prevent the occurrence of some vaginal infections like Vaginosis, Candidiasis.

Uses

• In my Country Nigeria, it is used for cooking different dishes like Porridge Plantain, Yam, Concoction rice.
• It can be boiled in water and drank to cure so many health Ailments like Menstrual Cramps, indigestion etc.
• It can equally be used to marinate fish to give it a tasty flavor.

Uda(Piper guineense)

Uda with the botanical name Piper guineense is a popular herb seen here in my Country mostly used in cooking food in my Country Nigeria and with numerous health benefits. It also has lots of Menstrual health benefits and some of them include the following.

• Alleviates Menstrual Headache
  Menstruation can also come with some certain symptoms like headache, This herb contains analgesic properties which helps to cure this headache.

• Clear acnes
  Menstrual also comes with symptoms like rashes, dark patches and pimples. This herb also helps to clear them.

• Antioxidants features
  It's Antioxidants features helps to shield the body from free radicals which can be harmful to the Reproductive organs.

• Replenishes blood
  It also helps to replenish blood lost during Menstrual flow, thereby preventing anemia.

• Blood Circulation
  It also helps to ensure maximum blood Circulation to the various organs in the body

Uses of Uda (Piper guineense)

• It's one of the major spice used in making Nigerian Pepper soup.
• It can be boiled in water and drank as tea and used to alleviate so many Ailments.
• It is used to make so many dishes.

Date

It's a sweet and delicious and has great health benefits.

• High nutrient content
  It is an energy supporter, it contains iron, Vitamin B6 and Potassium which is good for Hormonal well-being.

• Increases Hemoglobin level
  It helps to increase hemoglobin level and this is the protein which helps to increase the absorbtion of iron which is needed in the body.

• Alleviates Menstrual Cramps
  It contains nutrients like Magnesium and Potassium which helps to reduce Menstrual pain.

• High source of energy
  Date contains high amount of sugar which is Carbohydrate which gives energy to the body. Menstruation comes with fatigue and tiredness and it helps to boost energy level.

• Inflammatory features
  Date also contains high amount of Phenolic acid and Flavonoids which helps to prevent Inflammation.

• Prevents Hormonal ailments
  It also helps to prevent some hormonal illness like PCOS which can cause irregular Menstrual flow

Uses of Date

• It can be used as a sweetener
• It can be used to bake Cakes
• It can be used as an Ingredient in making drinks.

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 remedy.

Ingredients	Quantity
Bitterleaf	10 pieces
Ginger	1 small piece
Nutmeg	1 small piece
Water	2 cups

Preparation

• Add two cups of water to the pot.

• Squeeze and add the the Bitterleaf to the pot.

• Peel, wash, and slice the Ginger into tiny pieces and add it to the pot.
  

• Blend the Nutmeg into finely powder and add it to the pot.

• Boil the mixture for about 10 minutes.

• Allow it to cool and then strain it into a cup.

• Take it warm.

The Individual Benefits of the Herbs

Nutmeg

• Nutmeg with the botanical name Myristica fragrans is a herb used as a spice in cooking, it also has great health benefits such as alleviating PMS.

• Electrolyte balance
  It contains high amount of potassium which helps to regulate Electrolytes in the body.

• Healthy bone
  It also contains Calcium, magnesium and iron which is an ideal for a healthy bone.

• Reduces irritation
  It helps to decrease irritation and restlessness that comes with PMS.

• It also helps to reduce the risk of pimples, rashes, and dark spots on the faces common with menstruation.

Bitterleaf

With the botanical name Vernonia amygdalina is a herb known for its numerous health benefits such as alleviating PMS.

• Great Detox
  This herb helps to cleanse the system and helps to prevent the entry of Microbes that can cause infections like Bacteria Vaginosis and Candidiasis.

• Blood Circulation
  It helps to ensure maximum blood Circulation to the frameworks of the body and therefore reduces weariness and stresses muscle common with women going through PMS side effects.

• Reduces blood sugar
  It helps to regulate blood Sugar, ensuring that it's not too high or too low.

• Prevents Indigestion
  It helps to stimulate the production of bile which helps in digestion in the body and thereby reduces some symptoms of PMS.

• Energy boost
  It also contains high amount of iron which helps to reduce the risk of fatigue which is one of the common symptoms of PMS.

Ginger

With the botanical name Zingiber officinale is a herb known for it's numerous health benefits such as alleviating PMS.

• Prevents Dysmenorrhea

It helps to reduce the level of Prostaglandins which is cause of Uterine contractions that causes menstrual pain.

• Alleviates mood swings
  Mood swings and irritation is one of the symptoms of PMS and helps to boost mood.

• Boosts Immune system
  It aids to boost the Immune system and also helps to prevent breakout and acnes that comes with PMS.

• Prevents PMS symptoms
  It helps to prevent the occurrence of some common PMS symptoms like breast tenderness, bloating, severe headache and backache.

• It's a great Detox
  A glass of Ginger juice helps to cleanse the system and makes it's clean.

Benefits of the Herb

• It helps to reduce the occurrence of Indigestion, Bloating, Purging, and common with PMS.

• This herb also helps to boost mood and reduce anxiety, stress, mood swing and restlessness common with PMS.

• This herb also helps to reduce the level of Prostaglandins which is cause of Uterine contractions that causes menstrual pain.

• It helps to ensure maximum blood flow/Circulation.

• It also gives energy to the body and helps to reduce Tiredness and fatigue common with PMS.

Remedy

Take a warm glass of this herb a glass in the morning and at night few days before your Monthly flow.

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