The benefits of ginger are to relieve annoying menstrual pain

Almost all women have experienced stomach cramps when menstruation arrives. Whether it causes mild pain or pain to interfere with activities. Not only medicine, ginger is also said to have benefits for treating menstrual pain naturally. Is it true?

Benefits of ginger for stomach cramps during menstruation

Ginger is a type of spice that is also used to relieve menstrual cramps. This is because ginger can inhibit the production of prostaglandins.

Prostaglandins are chemical compounds needed in the reproductive system and can trigger contractions. These contractions then cause cramps when a person is menstruating.

In 2012 there was a study on the effects of giving ginger to relieve symptoms of dysmenorrhea or stomach cramps during menstruation. In the study, 120 female students were randomly selected who experienced dysmenorrhea with moderate to severe pain intensity.

The students were then divided into two groups, namely the group that received the placebo (empty drug) and the group that received 500 mg of ginger powder.

The result, there is a significant difference. Giving ginger for five days (2 days before menstruation and 3 days during menstruation) was quite effective in reducing the intensity and duration of abdominal cramps during menstruation.

Even so, further research is still needed on the safe dosage and possible side effects of consuming ginger to relieve menstrual pain.

Ginger can also reduce menstrual bleeding

Not only can it relieve menstrual pain, ginger also has other benefits during menstruation.

Other studies have shown that ginger is also useful for controlling bleeding during menstruation so as not to overdo it. This was proven through clinical trials involving 92 women who experienced heavy bleeding during menstruation.

In the study, it was seen that the blood that came out during menstruation by the participants decreased quite drastically due to consuming ginger for three days before menstruation.

Side effects of using ginger

Although it has benefits for the body, using ginger to reduce menstrual pain has the potential to cause various side effects, such as diarrhea and heartburn.

In addition, ginger is included in the category of spices that have the potential to thin the blood.

Therefore, it is highly recommended to consult a doctor first if you have bleeding disorders and indigestion.

Tips for making ginger tea

In order to get the benefits of ginger to relieve menstrual pain, you can process it into a cup of warm ginger tea that you can make at home. The method is easy, you only need ginger, which can be found at the nearest supermarket or market.

Remove the skin, and slice the ginger into small pieces. After that, put the ginger slices into boiling water and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Afterwards, strain the boiled ginger water so that only the ginger water is left in the cup that has been prepared. You can drink ginger tea either warm or add ice cubes, according to your taste.

Ginger does have benefits for relieving pain when menstruation arrives. However, it is advisable to consult a doctor first before consuming this native Indonesian spice.