Herbal teas are beverages made from the infusion or decoction of herbs, spices, or other plant material in hot water. They may or may not contain caffeine. Like beverages made from true teas, herbal teas can be served hot or cold.

Herbal teas can be made with fresh or dried flowers, leaves, seeds or roots. They are made by pouring boiling water over the plant parts and letting them steep for a few minutes. Seeds and roots can also be boiled on a stove. The herbal tea is then strained, sweetened, if desired, and served. Many companies produce herbal tea bags for such infusions.

Women of all ages have historically used herbal teas that stimulate menstrual flow, in order to regulate the menstrual cycle. Some women may also induce menstruation early to prevent a period from coinciding with an inconvenient event, such as a vacation or holiday. In case you are interested in making your menstrual cycle come early, please note that most herbal teas have not received thorough evaluation by modern scientific inquiry, which makes them somewhat unreliable. Herbs that stimulate menstruation can have multiple side effects ranging from troublesome to life-threatening. Therefore, consult your doctor before using any kind of herbal tea to induce your period.

However, a lot of women swear by herbal teas, when it comes to inducing their periods. Therefore, under medicinal supervision, you could definitely give this tea a try. In this article, we will discuss five herbal teas that you can have in order to induce your periods

Herbal Teas: 5 Natural Ways to Induce a Period

Black cohosh tea

Historically, black cohosh was extremely popular for treating menstrual problems, including irregular periods. This is suspected to be due to its high content of phytoestrogens. These will work in your body like estrogen and help restore blood flow. Though the evidence is inconclusive, women have been having success with this remedy for centuries, as it was deeply rooted into gynecological practices. Regular consumption of black cohosh tea has been known to reduce the discomfort caused by pre-menstrual syndrome or pms, so maybe, you could give this tea a shot in case you want your periods to come early.

Dong quai tea

This traditional chinese medicinal herb, sometimes known as “female ginseng”, is great for female reproductive preservation. It has been long prescribed for women experiencing annoying irregular periods. Tests have found that this high altitude perennial plant can dilate blood vessels and relax the muscles of the uterus. This helps stimulate your menstrual flow. Apart from inducing an early period, this medicinal herb also has properties that help in dealing with the symptoms of menopause. So, if you know anyone who is suffering from the side effects of menopause, you could recommend this tea to them, albeit with a word of caution.

Goldenseal tea

The stems and roots of this plant, native to the united states, have many medicinal purposes. Today it is grown mostly in the blue ridge mountains, but it was used throughout the u.s by native americans for centuries. Though research is not yet thoroughly executed, many successfully use goldenseal to stimulate menstrual blood flow. It is also food for vaginal health in general, warding off bacteria that can cause inflammation of infection in the vagina.

False unicorn tea

This may not be a unicorn, but it can work wonders for maintaining a routine period. Native americans used this herb for regulating periods and preventing miscarriages. The root strengthens the heart and supports blood flow to female sex organs. In homoeopathy it is used to tone the uterus and allows for overall female health.

Chasteberry

Chasteberry has been used in the mediterranean for centuries. This herb is known to treat a number of menstrual symptoms from breast tenderness to irritability. This peppercorn sized fruit can reduce elevated prolactin levels, which is a main cause for irregular periods. Studies have found that prolactin levels can be balanced by chasteberry, thereby restoring your period.

While herbal teas are known for different medicinal properties since ages, modern commercialization has resulted in a lot of contamination in these herbs, which results in all the side effects that you should be wary of. Therefore, we would suggest that you consult your physician before trying any of these medications.