Cramp Bark & Unicorn Herbal Tea

Menorrhagia more commonly known as heavy or prolonged periods are experienced by as many as 1 out of every 3 women.  Anyone who has ever had a period so heavy that its leaked through their pad or tampon knows how embarrassing it can be, with many women who struggle with heavy periods often cancelling appointments, events or taking days off work as their left feeling drained of energy.

So what is considered heavy or prolonged?  If your periods are so heavy that you find yourself unable to do normal everyday tasks or needing to cancel going out or doing usual activities because you’re worried you go through your sanitary protection then you probably have heavy periods.

If you have to change your sanitary towel or tampon every hour or have to double up to prevent leaks and still have to change these every hour or couple of hours to avoid coming through to your clothes this would be considered heavy.   The average period for most women is between 5 - 7 days, if your periods last longer than this then you would be considered as having prolonged periods.

Whilst many people might think that menorrhagia is just an inconvenience or a bit embarrassing but nothing to worry about then they would be wrong losing excessive amounts of blood during your period either due to it being heavy or longer than the average period it can cause anemia, women can experience fatigue, lethargy and shortness of breath. There are many herbs that can help to ease the symptoms of Menorrhagia.

Cramp Bark is an effective antispasmodic herb that can help alleviate menstrual cramping and pain associated with periods.  True Unicorn has so many benefits for women its properties include being a uterine tonic and ovarian adaptogenic it helps with the overall health of the female reproductive system whilst also helping to balance hormones. White Poplar is a natural pain reliever which can not only help with painful periods but can help with mid cycle cramping that many women experience.

Beth root is another excellent herb for women; it has a particularly helpful effect on women's reproductive system with its anti-hemorrhagic properties and as a uterine tonic.  It can help women suffering with heavy, painful periods and ease the flow of blood. Blue Cohosh is another antispasmodic herb with uterine tonic that can be helpful in reducing menstrual pain and cramping.

Allspice/pimento Berries have both estrogenic and antiestrogenic properties meaning it can adapt to the body's state helping to keep estrogen in a balanced state, this helps to regulate periods and period flow, and helps to reduce menstrual flow.  It also has analgesic properties helping to relieve pain.  As you can see this wonderful blend of herbs can make a soothing herbal tea that can help women whose lives are blighted by heavy and prolonged periods to lead normal lives for the entire month.