Menstruation

Menstruation is the monthly flow of fluids from the female reproductive system. These in common terminology are called menses. All these activities are under the control of hormones. Estrogen and progesterone are the two major hormones that are responsible for such activities in the female body. This process of menstruation starts with commencing of puberty, generally at the age of 13 years. The menstrual cycle is lived with the reproductive life of a female and with commencing of menses it means her ovaries have started operating. It is generally the cleansing process of nature of the structures that were prepared by the nature of conception. The cycle on an average is 28 days but it varies from individual to individual.

There are certain problems that can occur in a female. These are:

Amenorrhea- It is the complete stoppage of menses. This condition occurs in certain conditions like pregnancy, lactation period (breastfeeding), hormonal problems and stress.

Dysmenorrheal – It is the conditions where menses accompany with the pain. Nausea and vomiting are also a common symptom during these conditions. This may occur because of anemia

Menorrhea - It to the heavy menstrual flow. This condition occurs due to vitamin deficiency and other disorders.

Home Remedies for Menstruation

1. Parsley, when consumed in the dosage of 75 ml per day, is a nice way to maintain the menses to normal.

2. Banana flower cooked and then consumed with curd is effective in reducing the menstrual flow

3. In the case of painful menstruation, one should consume sunflower seeds by boiling it in water. It should be consumed about 120 ml

4. Sesame seeds powder should be consumed with warm water to reduce pain.

5. Warm water hip bath is a nice way to avoid menstrual pain.

6. Boil about six coriander seeds in 400 ml of water and then consume it to prevent excessive flow of blood

7. A fresh ginger boiled in a cup of water and then consumed helps in avoiding pain in menses.

8. Beetroot juice is a good remedy to avoid all kind of menstrual problems.

9.Smoking should be completely avoided to decrease the rate of menstrual problems.

10. Meda or the white flour products like bread, sugar preparations, cakes, tea, and coffee should be avoided.

11. Cinnamon boiled in milk is very effective method to avoid muscular cramps in menses.

12. The coriander seeds remedy is very easy to make and good home remedy for menstruation problems. Take 2 teaspoon of coriander seeds and boiled with 500ml of water. When half of the water evaporates take it off from the stove and sip it warm like tea, it will give you a great relief from pain.