Agrimony can help curb
mentstrual bleeding

Perhaps the best, but by no means only way, of curbing excessive menstrual flow and the cramping that often accompanies it, is to treat yourself to a cup of soothing herbal tea. For daytime use, my personal preferences is agrimony, a herb with a history of use that reaches back to ancient Greek and Chinese medicine. For daytime use, my personal preferences is agrimony, a herb with a history of use that reaches back to ancient Greek and Chinese medicine. Agrimony, has a pleasant, slightly lemony taste, and is one of the more moderately priced herbs. Other great choices are raspberry leaf, yarrow and ladys mantle. As always, do your research, and try a selection of herbs that have the qualities and properties you are looking for. Then let your intuition guide you to the herb that has the most affinity for you.

Herbs Used for Menorrhagia

Black Haw * Dong Quai * Lady's Mantle * Nettle * Raspberry * Sage * Shepherd's Purse * Yarrow *

Agrimony For: Heavy bleeding
Profile	Taken internally agrimony can ease heavy menstrual bleeding. Penelope Ody, Home Herbal (1995)

Cramp bark For: Excessive menstrual bleeding
Profile	A high tannin content makes cramp bark beneficial in cases of excessive menstrual bleeding while sedating and calming cramping. Rosemary Gladstar, Herbal Healing for Women (1993)

Lady's Mantle For: Painful Period
Profile	It contains salicylic acid and has sedative properties that help to alleviate cramps and painful menstruation

Ladys mantle For: Heavy or excessive menstrual flow
Profile	Lady's mantle has been used throughout history to treat menstrual irregularities and difficulties. Rich concentrations of tannin make it especially valuable in curbing heavy or excessive menstrual flow. Rosemary Gladstar, Herbal Healing for Women (1993)

Raspberry For: Cramps/heavy bleeding
Profile	Astringent properties stop excessive bleeding and calm cramps during heavy periods.

Sage For: Heavy menstrual bleeding
Profile	Modern research shows sage helps to prevent blood clots from forming, making it useful in heavy menstrual bleeding

Shepherd's Purse For: heavy menstrual bleeding
Profile	Taken alone or combined with yarrow, it will arrest heavy menstrual bleeding

Stinging Nettle For: Excessive menstruation
Profile	A specific remedy for excessive menstruation, it helps control and prevent hemorrhaging. Rosemary Gladstar, Herbal Healing for Women (1993)

Valerian For: Muscle relaxant, cramps
Profile	Valerian is a good muscle relaxant - often combined with cramp bark to soothe menstrual cramps

Yarrow For: Heavy menstrual bleeding
Profile	Use in combination with shepherds purse, yarrow will help decrease heavy menstrual bleeding

Menorrhagia Information

• Menopause :
  Herbs containing or acting like estrogen may provide some of the benefits of estrogen in relieving menopausal symptoms.
• Pregnancy :
  The herbs used for pregnancy are the same herbs that have been used by midwives for centuries.
• PMS :
  The effects of PMS range from mild to devastating an include edema,depression, tension, cramps, cravings, and more.
• Women's Tonics :
  A healthy, functioning liver is an important part of hormone production and hormonal balance is an important factor in PMS, menopause, regulating menses, and maintaining a healthy libido.
• Dysmenorrhea :
  A painful period can range from a dull ache to a violent cramp. When we are in a fragile emotional state, menstrual pain can be even more severe.
• Osteoporosis :
  Although osteoporosis can affect both men and women, it is more prevalent in women, especially women who have gone through menopause and have lower levels of bone protecting estrogen in their bodies.
• Amenorrhea :
  Herbs that bring on menstrual flow when there is delayed menstruation --for whatever reason--are known as emmenagogues.
• Candida/Yeast Infection :
  Women may be more susceptible to vaginal yeast infections if they are pregnant or have diabetes. Candidiasis is an infection caused by species of Candida fungi, especially Candida albicans.
• Childbirth :
  These herbs can be used in the last few days of pregnancy to help open the womb and ensure an easier childbirth.