Saffron is called Kumkuma in Sanskrit. It is widely used in many formulations for external application and internal usage.
What you need?
Saffron – single thin strand
Honey – 1 teaspoon
How to make?
- Take a thin strand of saffron break it into small pieces.
- Mix it with honey and consume
Indications
- Heavy periods
- Painful periods
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Depression
- Mood swings during periods
- Nasal bleeding
DOSE
Just one strand once or twice a day, along with a teaspoon of honey
How Long to Take?
- If one is having habitual heavy periods, it is best to start this remedy 3 days before the period begins. Continue the remedy until bleeding stops.
- If heavy periods is seen only occasionally, it can be started as and when there is heavy bleeding and can be continued till bleeding lasts
- Another Way of Using it Is – It can be taken 1 week before periods start till it ends. This way, it can be used every month till there is good control over bleeding.
How does it work?
Saffron acts as anti spasmodic, helping in relieving pain during periods
It is quite safe in pregnant mother, lactating mother and in kids too.