GINGER: How to Use the Super Food for Menstrual Pain Relief

 

Ginger is a natural cramp reliever. It is important, especially, for ladies who go through painful menstrual cramps every month. Ginger contains a powerful compound called gingerol. Gingerol is well known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which can ease menstrual cramps. Natural and readily available, ginger is one of the most effective natural spices for relieving menstrual pain, cramps, and inflammation.

To prevent cramps during the menstrual period, keeping the pelvic muscles relaxed is essential. In addition to providing much-needed comfort to stressed uterine muscles, ginger also provides freshness and relief from bloating and fatigue, thereby reducing cramps. Ginger can treat menstrual cramps, indigestion, nausea, colds, and coughs.

Here is how you can use ginger for period pain:

• Ginger tea:

This is one of the best ways to deal with period pain and cramps.

Methods:

- Take two small pieces of fresh ginger and then peel them properly. Crush the ginger.

- Add the crushed ginger to a pan containing two cups of water.

- Boil the water containing crushed ginger. Bring it down to a simmer and then allow it to boil for about 10 minutes.

- Sieve the ginger and then drink the water in the form of tea. Drink it twice or thrice a day when you have menstrual cramps.

Ginger water

• If you do not wish to have anything fancy for irregular periods, boil a few ginger slices in one cup of water.

• Boil for two to three minutes. Consume at any time of the day or after each meal.

• As both turmeric and ginger have anti-inflammatory properties, having turmeric-ginger tea for menstruation can ease chronic menstrual cramps. Boil both ingredients with water, and consume when cramps get unbearable.