5. Chamomile tea.
Curling up in bed or on the couch with a hot water bottle and a cup of chamomile tea can help to reduce your period cramps. Chamomile, a natural flower, is well-regarded for the anti-inflammatory properties that it possesses.
It’s because of these properties that chamomile has long been used as a holistic treatment for a variety of conditions, including period cramps. The anti-inflammatory properties found in chamomile help to reduce the production of prostaglandins, the hormone-like substances that encourage muscle contractions.
The more prostaglandins you produce, the more painful your cramps are going to be. Therefore, if chamomile helps to inhibit the production of prostaglandins, it makes sense that they would also help to relieve period cramps.
It can also ease several other symptoms that are associated with menstruation, such as headaches, upset stomach, and diarrhea. Chamomile tea can also help you sleep better, too.