bad cramps

[tradey]

hi i suffer with bad periods and stomach ache does anyone know of anything herbal i can take sick of taking pills

[teag1rl]

I use New Era biochemic remedy for period pains, which I'm not entirely sure is effective as sometimes I suffer from pain, sometimes I don't, I think exercise has a lot to do with it and always helps me but if you go into boots or holland and barratt or any health food store, they should be able to help you as there are definitley herbal remedies out there that are supposed to help with period pains.

[tradey]

thankyou teagirl,i will pop into boots and holland and barratt and ask them what there is cheers again

[Keeprockin]

not something i've suffered with,but aren't "Evening Primrose" capsules supposed to help

[tradey]

i forgot about that thankyou for reminding me

[zubianne]

Hello tradey,
My remedy is not quite pill-free, but I find the relief is so complete that it is worth the little bit of medication.
I pick five bay leaves from the tree in my garden and put them in a huge mug, then I crush five or six juniper berries in my pestle & mortar and put them in one of those little tea strainer thingys and put that in the mug - then I pour boiling water over the whole lot.
While that is steeping I take two paracetamol, then I drink the tea when it is cool enough.
I've suffered for thirty years with menstrual cramp and I was amazed at how effective this remedy is for me - as soon as I take the first sip of tea I feel completely normal again. It may work without the paracetamol, but I haven't tried that, I'm always in too much need of relief to experiment!.