Despite the fact that official medicine has long advanced in development, folk recipes do not lose their popularity. Medications that are used to induce menstruation or normalize the cycle can have side effects that scare many women. A decoction of bay leaf for menstruation has been used since ancient times, but is it as safe as it seems at first glance? The action of the folk remedy, the positive and negative points of use are presented in the article.
When is the remedy used?
Decoction of bay leaf to induce menstruation is used if necessary or when they are delayed. The menstrual cycle can be brought down in such cases:
- Severe stress or depression. Any strong shock can cause a delay in menstruation.
- Hormonal failure as a result of taking certain medicationsdrugs, dysfunction of the ovaries, thyroid gland.
- Obesity of any degree.
- The presence of a tumor in any of the organs of the reproductive system can cause a malfunction in the menstrual cycle.
- Extreme weight loss that borders on exhaustion.
- Climax.
- Excessive exercise.
- A state of exacerbation of chronic diseases.
Unfortunately, not in all cases it is possible to stimulate the appearance of menstruation with a decoction of bay leaves.
Bay leaf properties
The plant contains a large amount of essential oils, as well as elements such as magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, selenium. Bay leaf has the following beneficial properties for the human body:
- Removes toxins.
- Improves immunity.
- Positive effect on gallbladder function.
- Improves digestion and also stimulates appetite.
- Has an antifungal effect.
- Relieves nervous tension.
- Reduces blood sugar levels.
In addition, a bay leaf decoction to induce menstruation is used in cases of cycle disorder. It should also be remembered that the use of this folk remedy is contraindicated during pregnancy, so you can use it only if the delay in menstruation is not caused by this reason.
Influence of the plant on the uterus
In the second phase of the monthly cycle, the reproductive organ begins to actively form a thick layer of the endometrium. His mainthe function is to attach a fertilized egg for further development. If this does not happen, then the uterus begins to reject it, and menstruation begins. The rate of rejection of the endometrium depends on the intensity of contraction of the muscle fibers of the uterus. A decoction of bay leaf for menstruation with a delay accelerates the process of muscle contraction of the organ, thereby provoking the onset of menstruation.
Bay leaf and pregnancy
Regardless of whether pregnancy is desired or not, the use of bay leaves is strictly prohibited. This is due to the fact that the plant provokes uterine contractions and bleeding. During pregnancy, this is fraught with miscarriage. Despite the fact that for some this method may seem like a good way to get rid of an unwanted pregnancy, it is strictly forbidden to do this, as the opened uterine bleeding may be too strong.
Decoction of bay leaf for menstruation can only be used if pregnancy is completely excluded. If there is a suspicion that the delay in menstruation is caused by fertilization, then the use of bay leaf should be discarded.
Contraindications
Despite the fact that a bay leaf decoction for menstruation is considered a folk remedy, it has contraindications for use. In addition to pregnancy, they can be:
- Diseases of the endocrine system, in particular the thyroid gland.
- The process of establishing the menstrual cycle in teenage girls.
- Polycysticovaries.
- Benign or malignant neoplasms in the organs of the reproductive system.
- Infectious or fungal diseases.
- Period after childbirth.
- While breastfeeding.
- When taking medications that affect the menstrual cycle.
- Immediately after the abortion.
- With pathologies of the endometrium of the uterus, for example, with endometriosis.
Traditional medicine in the presence of such diseases or factors can only be used with the permission of the attending physician.
Terms of Use
In reviews of a decoction of bay leaves to induce menstruation, women report that in order for the effect to be maximum, you should follow these simple rules:
- The shelf life of the finished product is 1 day. After that, the rest of the decoction is not recommended.
- Bay leaf, which is used to prepare a decoction, is recommended to be stored in a dry and dark place. Thus, you can save all its useful properties.
- It is important to use filtered or bottled water to prepare the remedy.
- It is not recommended to break the formulation of the product by increasing or decreasing its concentration.
- Also, a decoction of bay leaves for menstruation cannot be used too often. The gap should be about 3-4 months.
- Recommended to consume it in the morning on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before the first meal.
- To prevent unpleasant consequencesit is not recommended to use the decoction more than 1 time.
In order for a folk remedy to have the desired effect without consequences for the body, one should adhere to the exact recipes for preparation, as well as the dosages of the decoction.
Popular recipes
According to reviews, you can induce menstruation with bay leaf decoction by brewing it in several ways.
Among the most popular are the following recipes:
- 10 g of chopped dried bay leaves must be poured into 500 ml of clean water and brought to a boil over low heat. Then remove from heat and let cool. After that, the mixture must be filtered and consumed on an empty stomach one glass of 250 ml. The next day after this, your period may begin.
- The second popular recipe involves pouring 3-5 whole leaves with a glass of water and insisting in a thermos for an hour. The infusion is recommended to be consumed warm, as it retains all the beneficial properties. You need to drink on an empty stomach in the amount of 1 glass of liquid.
- According to the third recipe, you need to pour 10 g of chopped bay leaf into 400 ml of water and simmer for 10 minutes. After that, the mixture must be infused for 5-6 hours. The resulting liquid should be consumed throughout the day in small portions.
Despite slight differences in cooking recipes, the effect is similar for everyone. Since the decoction has a bitter and unpleasant taste, the woman can choose the recipe herself, according to whichyou need to drink a little liquid throughout the day or in one gulp before breakfast.
Desired effect
All recipes for a decoction of bay leaves for menstruation are used for one purpose - to accelerate the onset of menstruation. In the vast majority of cases, the effect does not take long to wait - menstruation occurs the next day. In this case, the nature of bleeding should coincide with menstrual flow from previous cycles. If some changes are observed, then it is necessary to consult a gynecologist.
Decoction of bay leaf is allowed to be consumed once. If within 5 days after using the remedy, menstruation does not start, it is also recommended to see a doctor. Re-use of the decoction is not recommended.
How to choose leaves?
Special attention should be paid to the choice of bay leaves, as the quality of the final product depends on it. Fresh should have a dark green color and a pronounced aroma. Dried leaves should not have brown spots and foreign inclusions. They must also retain their characteristic odor. Leaves that are odorless or have spots or mold are not recommended, as such a plant has already lost its beneficial properties.
It is also not recommended to use laurel leaves after the expiration date, which is necessarily indicated on the package. When purchasing fresh leaves, let them dry naturally and then store in a glass or tin jar in a dry and dark place for 6 months.
Decoction and interruptionpregnancy
Folk recipes are used in almost all cases of life. However, there are problems that are not recommended to be solved with decoctions and infusions, as they can only aggravate the problem. One of these factors is pregnancy.
Getting rid of an unwanted fetus with the help of folk remedies is dangerous. Although a strong decoction of bay leaves can cause a miscarriage, it can also cause uncontrolled bleeding. In addition, the use of such folk remedies for abortion negatively affects the hormonal background of a woman.
Side effects
In reviews of a bay leaf decoction for menstruation, women report that, like any folk and medicinal remedy, a drink from a plant can have some side effects:
- Allergic reaction to the main component of the decoction - bay leaf.
- Concentrated decoction has a negative effect on the liver, so frequent consumption is not recommended.
- A strong infusion can cause constipation.
- Bay leaf contains a large amount of essential oils, as well as tannins, so its use is not recommended for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as it can provoke an exacerbation of the condition.
- The plant is able to increase or decrease blood pressure, so the remedy is not recommended for use in cardiovascular diseases.
Also, in some cases, the applicationa folk remedy can cause nausea, headache, or the movement of kidney or gallstones.
