What can I drink to relieve dysmenorrhea?
Apr 27, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
Dysmenorrhea can be relieved by drinking ginger tea, brown sugar water, lavender tea, rose tea, warm milk, etc. It can also be alleviated by medications such as Motherwort Granules, Ibuprofen Granules, Tongren Wujibai Feng Oral Liquid, Yuanhu Zhitong Oral Liquid, and Danggui Buxue Oral Liquid, according to a doctor's instructions. In daily life, one should maintain a balanced diet, increase intake of fiber-rich foods, and avoid excessive consumption of sugar and salt.
Generally, dysmenorrhea can be relieved by drinking ginger tea, brown sugar water, lavender tea, rose tea, warm milk, etc. In addition, medications such as Motherwort Granules, Ibuprofen Granules, Tongren Wujibai Feng Oral Liquid, Yuanhu Zhitong Oral Liquid, and Angelica Blood-enriching Oral Liquid may also be used according to a physician's instructions. Detailed explanations are as follows:
I. Beverages
1. Ginger Tea
Ginger warms the middle jiao, dispels cold, promotes blood circulation, and removes blood stasis. It can improve blood circulation, relieve spasms of uterine smooth muscle, and thus alleviate dysmenorrhea.
2. Brown Sugar Water
Brown sugar is rich in minerals and trace elements such as iron and calcium. It has the effect of warming the uterus and promoting blood circulation, which helps relieve pain caused by uterine contractions.
3. Lavender Tea
Lavender has calming and soothing effects, which can reduce tension and anxiety caused by dysmenorrhea, thereby indirectly alleviating pain.
4. Rose Tea
Rose flowers can soothe the liver, relieve depression, promote blood circulation, and remove blood stasis. They can regulate the endocrine system and alleviate menstrual discomfort, especially effective for dysmenorrhea caused by liver qi stagnation.
5. Warm Milk
Minerals like calcium and magnesium in milk help relax uterine smooth muscle and reduce pain caused by uterine contractions. Additionally, the warmth of the beverage itself can also help relieve abdominal discomfort.
II. Medications
1. Motherwort Granules
Motherwort Granules promote blood circulation and resolve blood stasis, helping expel menstrual blood quickly from the body, thereby relieving dysmenorrhea. However, consult your doctor before use to ensure suitability for your body type and cause of dysmenorrhea.
2. Ibuprofen Granules
Ibuprofen Granules belong to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and relieve pain by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. These should be taken according to the doctor's instructions or the dosage directions on the label to avoid overdose.
3. Tongren Wujibai Feng Oral Liquid
Tongren Wujibai Feng Oral Liquid nourishes qi and blood, regulates menstruation, and stops leukorrhea. It is suitable for dysmenorrhea caused by qi and blood deficiency. However, it is contraindicated for pregnant women and should be used cautiously by patients with diabetes.
4. Yuanhu Zhitong Oral Liquid
Yuanhu Zhitong Oral Liquid has the effects of regulating qi, promoting blood circulation, and relieving pain. It can alleviate pain caused by dysmenorrhea. It is recommended to follow medical advice to ensure suitability for your condition.
5. Angelica Blood-enriching Oral Liquid
Angelica Blood-enriching Oral Liquid can nourish qi and blood and may help relieve dysmenorrhea caused by qi and blood deficiency. However, individuals with allergic constitutions should use it cautiously, and it should not be taken during colds or fever.
Maintaining a balanced diet and increasing intake of fiber-rich foods while avoiding excessive consumption of sugar and salt can help maintain hormonal balance in the body and reduce the occurrence of dysmenorrhea.
