Irregular periods are medically known as oligomenorrhea, which is considered to be quite a common problem in women. Caused by various factors like weight loss, medical condition and lifestyle, this common problem has the ability to result in unwarranted stress and tension which lead us to look around for solutions that are safe and natural. And guess what? We found them with Mama Earth. From the beneficial parsley to the healing vitamin C-rich fruits, the Earth Goddess has provided us a basketful of home remedies to treat irregular and late monthly cycle.
Here's a list of some of the most effective natural ways you can induce your periods (when it's irregular).
Note: The emmenagogues listed in this article can be mildly abortifacient (which will cause miscarriage). So if you are late on your period because you are pregnant then they might cause you to have a miscarriage. Hence, consult a doctor and consume these foods carefully.
Celery Completely safe, natural and recommended by doctors, drinking celery juice is one way you can induce early period.
How to use: A fresh celery juice twice a day can stimulate the blood flow to your pelvis and uterus, thereby inducing your period.
Coriander seeds Coriander seeds is said to be the most effective home remedy for irregular periods because of its emmenagogue properties.
How to use: Boil 1 tsp. of coriander with 2 cups of water and wait until the water reduces to just one cup. Use a strainer to remove the seeds and drink the concoction thrice a day for a couple of days before your monthly period.
Fennel seeds (Saunf) Fennel seeds, also known as saunf in Hindi, can be boiled in water to make a fragrant tea that should be consumed every morning on an empty stomach in order to regulate your period and have a healthy flow.
How to use: Mix 2 tsp of fennel seeds in a glass of water and leave it overnight. Strain the water and drink it in the morning
Fenugreek seeds (Methi) Fenugreek, or methi, seeds are recommended by experts to induce period.
How to use: Drink fenugreek seeds boiled in water.
Parsley Parsley has been traditionally used for inducing menstruation for centuries. "Apiol and myristicin, two substance contained in parsley, stimulate contractions of the uterus," notes Dr. Lovneet Batra, Clinical Nutritionist Fortis La Famme, which results in the inducing effect of your monthly cycle.
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How to use: Your daily dose of parsley should be 6 g of dried parsley leaf which can consumed in 3 doses of 2 g each, boiled in 150 ml of water, Or drink parsley tea twice a day.
Cumin Cumin seeds, also known as jeera in Hindi, belong to the same family as parsley and also have a similar effect.
Carom seeds (Ajwain) A concoction of carom seeds and jaggery will help in inducing periods besides relieving menstrual cramps.
How to use: Boil 1 tsp carom seeds with 1 tsp jaggery in 1 glass of water and consume it empty stomach in the morning.
Papayas It's the most effective home remedy available to prepone periods. As noted by Dr Batra , r aw papaya stimulates contractions in the uterus and can help in inducing periods. The carotene present in papaya stimulates the estrogen hormone thereby inducing early period.
How to use: Papaya can be consumed raw or in the form of papaya juice two times a day. One cup of papaya juice (approx 200ml) or one bowl of fresh ripe papaya can be eaten around the middle of the cycle for effect.
Ginger Ginger tea is one of the most powerful emmenagogue ( herbs with magical properties that stimulates menstrual flow, resulting in promotion of menstruation) , but unlike parsley it can have some side effects, like acidity. For extremely delayed periods, a combination of parsley and ginger tea is recommended. Ginger is thought to increase the heat around the uterus, thus promoting contraction.
How to use: Ginger can be consumed in the form of tea or fresh ginger juice with some honey or just as raw ginger along with honey. Drink a cup of fresh ginger juice with water (2:1) every morning on an empty stomach for a few days before the regular date.​
