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Menorrhagia: Menstrual Heavy Bleeding
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MenorrhagiaHeavy menstrual bleeding, clotting or irregular bleeding are come under the heading of menorrhagia. Serious bleeding can be a sign of uterine cancer or a fibrous growth, and should be diagnosed by a medical professional without delay. Supplement your diet with plenty of dark green leafy vegetables, root vegetables, high-quality protein and whole grains. You may will to take an iron supplement as well during periods of heavy bleeding.
How Herbs Can Help

Agrimony Taken internally agrimony can ease heavy menstrual bleeding. (Ody,Penelope )

Cramp bark A high tannin content makes cramp bark beneficial in cases of excessive menstrual bleeding while sedating and calming cramping.(Gladstar, Rosemary )

Lady's Mantle It contains salicylic acid and has sedative properties that help to alleviate cramps and painful menstruation 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.(Gladstar, Rosemary )

raspberry Astringent properties stop excessive bleeding and calm cramps during heavy periods.

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

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

Stinging Nettle A specific remedy for excessive menstruation, it helps control and prevent hemorrhaging. (Gladstar, Rosemary )

Valerian Valerian is a good muscle relaxant - often combined with cramp bark to soothe menstrual cramps

Yarrow Use in combination with shepherds purse, yarrow will help decrease heavy menstrual bleeding

herb chart Menorrhagia: menstrual heavy bleeding : Helpful Herbs

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

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