Heavy periods, irregular periods, menstrual bleeding are due to a lot of physiological and pathological causes. many factors such as hormonal imbalance, mental condition, diet and lifestyle contribute to these menstrual problems.
There are a lot of herbs useful in controlling the spasmodic type of pain and bleeding which is seen during menstrual period.
One famous Ayurvedic herbal powder mixture which is hugely beneficial in such a condition is Pushyanuga Churna. It contains herbs such as Jamun seeds (SYZYGIUM CUMINI), Indian Madder (Rubia Cordifolia), Triphala, (indian Gooseberry, or Amla, Belleric Myrobalan and Cehbulic Myrobalan), Sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus) etc..
These herbs are basically astringent in nature and act as styptic, chucking the excessive blood flow.
How to consume Pushyanuga Churna:
3 to 5 grams of Pushyanuga Churna can be consumed along with plain water, Morning, afternoon and evening before food intake.
If it is taken along with Honey and rice washed water, better will be the result.
This Pushyanuga Churna has to be taken starting from one week before the onset of periods till the cessation of period (bleeding)
Other care to be taken:
Avoid excessive travelling during periods.
Avoid excessive hot and spicy foods.
Have a regular sleep and diet pattern during periods, and also at other times.
Do not take junk foods, aerated liquids or alcohol.
Do not expose much to the bright sunlight. Take rest as much as you can during periods.
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