SLC S22 Week 6 - Herbal Medicine for Menstrual Health

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Q.1 - Menstrual Support Tea: Prepare a herbal tea targeting menstrual health. Document the ingredients, preparation steps, and benefits of herbs and remedy.

Menstrual Support Tea

Clove herbal tea helps promote menstrual health for men and women.

Ingredients:

1. Turmeric (1/2 teaspoon)
2. Rose petals (half Rose 🌹) or 7 to 8 leaves
3. Cloves (2-3 whole cloves)
4. Add honey according to your preference ( optional )

Preparation Steps:

Put 2 cups of water in a small pot then heat it to boiling. Put turmeric and rose petal into boiling water to extract their benefits. Heat these ingredients at low heat for 5 minutes to get their health benefits. Put in 2-3 whole cloves to warm for another 2-3 minutes after steeping for 5 minutes. Put the tea into your cup through a strainer then add honey to make it taste sweet. Serve warm.

Benefits of the Herbs:

The herbal blend promotes healthy hormone production while keeping your blood flowing which makes it great to use during your period.

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These herbs help your mind and body relax to lower your stress and anxiousness levels. Antioxidants in these herbs reduce menstrual irritability and bodily pain.

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They ease menstrual pain while tightening abdomen muscles and helping your gut work better during your period. Their heating quality makes blood flow better to help you feel more comfortable during your period.

You can make this natural herbal tea at home to help ease your menstrual problems without taking medications.

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Q.2 - Herbal Benefits Research: Research three herbs that help with menstrual health. Include their uses and benefits.

Herbs for Menstrual Health: Uses and Benefits

1. Mint (Pudina)

Realising menstrual cramps becomes easier when you use mint herb. Ever-present mint aids muscle relaxation and prevents period cramps. When you consume mint it helps prevent digestive problems and lessens the disrupted feeling in your stomach that happens during your menstrual period. The herb has a soothing impact that helps control emotional ups and downs while lowering nervous tension.

How to Use:

Place fresh mint leaves in water and heat them for 5 minutes to create mint tea by adding a drop of honey.
Xpuox mint leaves perfectly in salads and smoothies or use them to decorate your meals.

Benefits:

Mint helps reduce menstrual pain and eases uncomfortable digestive swells.
Calms the digestive system.
The herb helps you feel less stressed and think clearly during your period.

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2. Carom Seeds (Ajwain)

Whoever experiences menstrual discomfort finds carom seeds help with their symptoms. These substances help muscles unwind and lower inflammation which helps with menstrual pain. The anti-inflammatory benefits of ajwain help digestion run smoother plus diminish fatigue so you can handle your menstrual cycle better.

How to Use:

Bring carom seeds to boil in water then drink the liquid tea warm to help period pain.
Take a blend of carom seeds and honey as a basic supplement for your menstrual experience.

Benefits:

Carom seeds work to decrease stomach aches and menstrual cramps.
The treatment helps you feel better through decreased stomach bloat and sickness.
Using this herb provides natural energy during your menstrual cycle.

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3. Holy Basil (Tulsi)

People have used Holy Basil as a natural pain treatment for menstrual health because it decreases swelling and eases pain. It decreases menstrual pain and fights both physical and emotional tiredness during periods. Tulsi acts as an effective agent to help your body better handle stress.

How to Use:

Make tea by boiling fresh tulsi leaves in water then straining the liquid.
You can use tulsi leaves in salads or cooked soups to eat them daily.

Benefits:

The herb eases menstrual discomfort while boosting your energy.
The plant makes you more energetic and happier during the day.
Tulsi can naturally stabilize your hormone levels.

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Maintaining Herbal Safety Needs These Basic Principles
Before starting herbal supplements see your doctor especially when you have chronic medical conditions.
You will achieve better results with pure fresh or organic plant ingredients.
Keep watching how you feel during your first days with any new natural plant remedies.

Herbs offer an organic way to support menstrual health plus offer greater rest and harmony to your life.

Q.3 - Herbal Remedy for PMS: Create a remedy to alleviate PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) symptoms. Use at least 3 herbs. Write the process, recipe and benefits of herbs and remedy

The Blend of Natural Plants Relieves PMS Signs

Existing before your period begins PMS creates physical discomfort along with emotional changes and energy loss. Natural herbal medicine made from ginger and herbs like fennel seeds and cinnamon reduces PMS symptoms effectively.

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Ingredients:

1. Fennel Seeds (Sonf) 1 tea spoon
2. Ginger 1-inch piece
3. Cinnamon 1 small stick
4. Honey – 1 teaspoon (optional)
5. Water – 2 cups

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Preparation:

1. Prepare the ingredients:

   Clean ginger under water and cut thin pieces for your preparation. Or put the piece
   Put one teaspoon of fennel seeds and one small cinnamon stick on a plate.

2. Boil the water:

   Heat 2 cups of water in a pot until it arrives at a soft boil.

3. Simmer the herbs:

   Put fennel seeds and slices of fresh ginger into boiling water then add one cinnamon stick.
   Turn down the heat and cook the mix for 7–8 minutes.

4. Strain and serve:

   Put the strained tea mix into a cup to remove the herb pieces.
   After preparing your tea add honey as a natural sweetener.

5. Consume the remedy:

   Take this herbal tea twice each day by starting your intake one week before your period starts.

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Benefits of the Herbs:

Fennel Seeds (Sonf):

• Hormonal balance: The mix maintains healthy hormone levels during menstrual symptoms.
• Digestive aid: This treatment helps ease swallowing discomfort and works better for stomach processing.
• Anti-spasmodic properties: The remedy reduces menstrual pain effectively.

Ginger:

• Pain relief: Ginger in this tea helps reduce menstrual discomfort.
• Anti-nausea properties: Ginger in the herbal blend helps women feel less sick during their PMS phase.

Cinnamon:

• Improves blood flow: Ginger and cinnamon help take away menstrual pain and pain in your abdomen.
• Anti-inflammatory effect: This ingredient works to reduce gas and eases painful muscles.

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Overall Benefits of the Remedy:

Using this herbal tea brings natural relief to PMS symptoms through its benefits against menstrual cramps and associated emotional changes. Having fennel, ginger, and cinnamon in this blend creates an herbal remedy that eases PMS pain while keeping your hormones steady.

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