More Herbal Remedies for Irregular Menstrual Periods Due to Perimenopause (Alternative Treatments to Perimenopause: Herbal Remedies or Treatment continued)
- Bioflavonoids combined with Vitamin C
Similar to estrogen, bioflavonoids helps balance estrogen whenever necessary. It is also said to reduce very heavy bleeding in a woman’s menstrual cycle. Bioflavonoids also help in lowering the risks of having breast cancer and lessen the occurrences of perimenopause symptoms.
Bioflavonoids can be found in the following: Grape skin, cherries, soy products, buck wheat, and the pulp of citrus fruits. These are also manufactured as supplements that you can buy over-the-counter.
Recommended dose: 1,000 mg daily, vitamin C at 500 mg.
- Rose
Helps clean the uterus, and regulates the menstrual cycle.
- Dong quai (also known as Chinese Angelica, and Dang-gui)
“Dong quai” in Chinese means “proper order” – hence, this herb restores balance and order in one’s body.
It has been around for centuries, initially used by the Chinese to regulate painful, menstrual cramps and irregular periods and to “fix” fertility problems – a hormone balancer, so to speak. It is also considered to be a very important woman’s herb, which is why it is considered to be “the female ginseng”.
This has been given to women who are experiencing either very light or extremely heavy menstrual bleeding. Dong quai has many nutrients – plant sterols (similar to estrogen) included.
Side effects are very rare, but if you experience any of the following, seek prompt medical attention: fever, diarrhea, sun sensitivity (sun’s rays may have an effect on the skin, not just sensitivity to light), rashes, dizziness, swelling of extremities, itching, breathing problems, and bleeding.
This should not be taken when pregnant or if there is a viral infection as it may stimulate unnecessary bleeding.
This herb can also possibly make your menstrual flow heavier. So if you’re the type who is uncomfortable with a heavy flow, it’s best that you stay away from this during your period. You can continue with it before and after you have it.
Did you know? Dong quai increases the production of white blood cells [WBCs]. These WBCs help in cancer prevention.
- Black haw (Also known as Stag bush, sweet viburnum, arrowwood, water elder and guelder-rose).
This herb prevents excessive menstrual bleeding and cramps, as it is a strong uterine relaxant. Two types of phytochemicals (scopoletin and aesculetin) work to relieve muscle spasms. Salicin (a component of this herb) relieves pain. Larger doses may also be used for treating low blood pressure.
Black haw may come in tablet or tea form.
- Parsley Tea
Parsley is rich in vitamins A, B and C. If you feel excruciating pain due to an irregular, heavy period, a friend of mine has this recipe for the pain. You can try this to provide relief (especially if you are experiencing bladder problems due to menses):
Boil 2 cups of water. Wash a cup of fresh parsley leaves. Remove the water from heat. Let the tea steep for a couple of minutes. Strain it, and add some sugar. You can safely take two to five cups a day.
Pregnant women and those suffering from severe kidney inflammation should refrain from taking this herb as a tea.
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