Menstrual Pain Relief with Tarragon Tea
Tarragon Leaf - Artemisia dracunculus L.
Origin: Brazil
Used part: Leaf
Description:
Difficult to find a person who has never had any digestive problems. And a large portion of the population has the problem more intensely. There are treatments that help people suffering from this evil to have a more regular life. And there are also natural allies that serve as excellent home remedies.
One of them is the tarragon tea. Although the name has little confidence, the plant has medicinal properties that help regulate digestive problems. Widely used in European countries as a seasoning, the plant can also be used in the form of infusion. Tarragon tea serves as an antiseptic of the digestive tract, helps to kill worms or expel them from the intestine, is appetizer, treats problems of poor or slow digestion and relieves gas.
Health benefits:
The drink should be ingested by people who suffer from general problems of digestion, flatulence, lack of appetite, fermentation and intestinal parasites.
In addition, the plant can also be a strong ally for women suffering from severe menstrual cramps. Tarragon helps improve blood flow, which helps to reduce certain discomforts. But too much use of tarragon tea should be avoided. Excessive consumption of the drink can cause strong nervous system excitation.
Good Herbal Remedy:
- Menstrual cramps
- Regulate menstruation
- Improve bad digestion
Directions:
The used parts of the Tarragon are its leaves for making teas or for seasoning meats, soups and salads.
- Tarragon tea for menstrual cramps: put 5 grams of leaves into a cup of boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes. Then strain and drink up to 2 cups a day, after meals.
This plant can also be used to prepare an herbal salt to reduce salt consumption.
Contraindications:
Tarragon should not be used during pregnancy or in case of suspected pregnancy because it can lead to miscarriage, as it promotes uterine contraction.