Heavy periods, natural remedies

Food combinations and cooking methods, carrots

Vitamins, minerals and beta carotene, depending on the preparation of carrots, can help the health of eyesight, the immune system, gut and skin, useful in case of heavy menstruation, frequent nosebleeds but also when you feel down and tired.

Pleasantly crunchy, cheerful and juicy, carrots are loved by everyone, adults and children. And they are not only tasty ... indeed, they are also a valuable source of precious substances for health. In fact, carrots are rich in vitamins, such as A, C, K and group B, mineral salts, such as potassium, zinc, iron, calcium and manganese, and beta carotene, with an antioxidant and antitumor action, able to support the immune system and useful for eye health, helping to counteract degenerative disease...

Stinging nettle, the herbal tea for health and beauty

Detox and anti inflammatory action, antibacterial and digestive properties, useful in case of gout, rheumatism, retention, kidney stones, acne, eczema, wounds, benign prostatic hypertrophy but also bleedings, hypoglycemic properties, source of vitamin C.

Stinging nettle, scientific name urtica dioica, is a plant belonging to the Urtica genus well known for its action that causes stinging and itching on the skin. The leaves, indeed, are covered by hair that, when breaks, releases a substance that causes the rash. However, it is in fact this substance that makes the nettle so healthy. Stinging nettle is indeed a valuable natural remedy, known and appreciated for centuries for both the wellbeing of the body and the beauty of skin and hair. Stingi...

Styrax essential oil

Healing and soothing, against itching, antiseptic, antispasmodic and expectorant properties, useful to treat problems of skin such as scabies, wounds, cracked skin but also gum inflammations, abdominal cramps and bronchitis, relaxing and anti-depressive action, against anger.

Styrax, scientific name Liquidambar orientalis, also known as Sweet Gum, is a tree native to Turkey with important uses in cosmetic and as a herbal remedy. Its resin has indeed antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, healing, against itching, expectorant, antispasmodic and relaxing properties. Through steam distillation an essential oil is produced, this oil has still all the properties of the resin but it is better to avoid it in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Let’s see the main application...

Dong quai

Able to regulate menstruation, useful in case of heavy periods, anti-anemic and tonic action, useful to counteract hot flashes.

Dong quai or female ginseng, scientific name angelica sinensis, is an herb belonging to the Apiaceae family that grows spontaneously on the mountains of China, Korea and Japan. The plant has been used for centuries by Chinese traditional medicine and, thanks to its properties, it is also mentioned in the Herb and Alternative medicine database of University of Maryland, Medical center, Baltimore, USA. Dong quai is used for its anti-anemic, tonic and antispasmodic action, it results able to regula...

Vitex agnus-castus

Regulating action of progesterone, helps to relieve symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome and menopause, acne caused by hormonal imbalances.

Vitex agnus-castus, also called chaste tree or vitex, is a shrub of the Verbenaceae family, its fruits are very similar to black pepper. From chaste tree a homeopathic medicine is obtained, you can find it in chemist’s or herbalist’s shops, the remedy is used to treat problems that affect the female reproductive system but, if used on men, it has anaphrodisiac effects, leading to a decrease in libido, in fact in the Middle Ages the monks used this plant in order to keep their vow of chastity. In...

Shepherd's purse

Hemostatic properties, useful to stop bleeding, even nasal and uterine bleeding, astringent properties, help in case of varicose veins, remedy in case of diarrhea.

The shepherd's purse, scientific name Capsella bursa-pastoris, is a medicinal plant of the family Brassicaceae. The name is due to the shape of the flowers, very similar to the bag used by shepherds. The plant can be used to treat bleeding, even nasal and uterine, prolonged or heavy menstrual periods, inflammations of the gums with bleeding, bleeding due to hemorrhoids. Moreover, the plant has also astringent properties, which are useful in case of varicose veins and diarrhea. The remedy can be...

Alchemilla

Vaginal discharge, painful and heavy periods, premenstrual syndrome, helps to heal wounds and sores, brings relief in case of conjunctivitis, genital infections.

The Alchemilla, or lady's mantle, is a plant belonging to the Rosaceae family and has always attracted attention due to its characteristic beads that form around the edges of the leaves because of the natural transpiration of the plant itself. The medieval alchemists used them as an ingredient to try to find the philosopher's stone, hence the name given to the plant: alchemilla. Today you can use the alchemilla to stop bleeding, to treat bowel disorders, water retention, heavy legs, obesity and ...