Menstrual Relief Traditional Botanical supplement

If you're looking for herbal remedies to help relieve menstrual discomfort, several herbs have been traditionally used to ease cramps, bloating, and other menstrual symptoms. Here are some of the most effective ones:

### **1. Ginger**
- **Benefits**: Reduces inflammation, relieves cramps, and may decrease heavy bleeding.
- **How to Use**: Drink ginger tea (steep fresh ginger in hot water) or take ginger supplements.

### **2. Chamomile**
- **Benefits**: Has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects, helping with cramps and relaxation.
- **How to Use**: Sip chamomile tea 2-3 times a day during your period.

### **3. Cinnamon**
- **Benefits**: May reduce menstrual pain and heavy bleeding while regulating cycles.
- **How to Use**: Add cinnamon to tea, warm milk, or take as a supplement.

### **4. Peppermint**
- **Benefits**: Eases bloating, nausea, and digestive discomfort associated with menstruation.
- **How to Use**: Drink peppermint tea or use peppermint essential oil (diluted) for abdominal massage.

### **5. Turmeric**
- **Benefits**: Contains curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory effects that may help with cramps.
- **How to Use**: Add turmeric to warm milk (golden milk) or take as a supplement.

### **6. Raspberry Leaf**
- **Benefits**: Strengthens the uterus, reduces heavy bleeding, and eases cramps.
- **How to Use**: Drink raspberry leaf tea regularly, especially before and during menstruation.

### **7. Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis)**
- **Benefits**: Known as "female ginseng," it helps regulate menstrual cycles and relieve cramps.
- **Caution**: Not recommended for heavy bleeders or during pregnancy.

### **8. Fennel**
- **Benefits**: Acts as a natural pain reliever for menstrual cramps due to its antispasmodic properties.
- **How to Use**: Drink fennel tea or chew fennel seeds.

### **9. Black Cohosh**
- **Benefits**: Often used for PMS and menstrual pain, especially in those with irregular cycles.
 **10. Evening Primrose 
- **Benefits**: Contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which may help reduce breast tenderness and bloating.