Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with this whole “menstrual cycle tea” thing, and let me tell you, it’s been quite the journey. I started because, well, periods suck, right? Cramps, bloating, the whole nine yards. I heard some people talking about how different teas can help at different times of the month, and I figured, why not give it a shot?
So, at the start of my cycle, like day one of bleeding, I started drinking these teas that are supposed to be good for building up your blood and stuff. They had things like raspberry leaf, nettle leaf, and dandelion root. Honestly, I don’t know if they did much for my blood, but they tasted pretty earthy. I just boiled some water, threw in the herbs, and let them steep for a while. I drank this concoction every day for the first week. I felt like a forest witch brewing potions or something.
Then, I stumbled upon this thing about oregano tea. Apparently, it’s used in some places to help with, you know, lady problems. So I thought, might as well try it. I got some oregano from my spice rack, made some tea with it, and honestly, it wasn’t bad. It’s got that pizza-herb vibe, you know? I drank this during my period whenever I felt those annoying cramps coming on. I just boiled water, added the dried oregano, and let it simmer. Did it stop the cramps completely? Not really, but it seemed to take the edge off a bit.
I also saw something about Vitex tea, which is supposed to help balance your hormones. I found some of these berries online. I boiled them in water for a few minutes, then strained the liquid. It tasted pretty weird, I won’t lie. But I was determined, so I drank it a couple of times a week. I’m not sure if my hormones are more balanced now, but I didn’t notice any drastic changes.
Then there’s this whole world of “PMS relief” teas. I tried green tea, which I already drink sometimes anyway. It’s supposed to help with, like, everything? It tastes good, and it’s easy to make, just like regular tea. I just brewed it as usual and drank it throughout the month. Did it make my PMS disappear? Nope, but it’s a nice, relaxing drink anyway.
Another one I tried was chamomile tea. I read that it can help with menstrual bleeding. I bought some chamomile tea bags from the store, the kind you just steep in hot water. It’s pretty soothing, and I like drinking it before bed. I drank this a few times during my period, and maybe it helped a bit with the bleeding, but it’s hard to say for sure.
In the end, did these teas magically fix all my period problems? No, not really. Did they make me feel a bit better and more in control? Yeah, I think so. It’s kind of nice to have these little rituals, and some of the teas actually taste pretty good. Plus, it’s way cheaper than those over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen, which I used to rely on a lot. I still take it sometimes, but now I drink a cup of hot water with lemon instead of taking medicine.
So, that’s my experience with menstrual cycle teas. It’s been a bit of an experiment, and I’m still figuring things out. But hey, it’s all about finding what works for you, right?
- Week 1 teas: Raspberry leaf, nettle leaf, dandelion root – for blood-building.
- Oregano tea: For cramps.
- Vitex tea: For hormone balance.
- Green tea: For general PMS relief.
- Chamomile tea: For menstrual bleeding.
Things I tried
It’s a work in progress, but at least I’m trying something, right?
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