Menstruation is painful monthly cycle that women go through in which the body discharges unfertilized eggs. The process may cause discomfort, cramps and backaches, the severity of which varies from case to case. Irregular menstrual cycles may be the sign of serious problems like the presence of an infection in the ovaries. Chinese Herbalists have believed for centuries that there is a connection between the ovaries and the kidneys. They believe that a kidney maintains hormonal balance and can help support menstrual cycles and reproductive health amongst women. See how Chinese medicine treats Irregular Menstruation, Painful Menstruation.
Many Chinese Herbs for women were designed after detailed examination of the menstrual patterns of women, assessment of their body temperature, urination and other physical attributes. Herbalists studied the level of pain women endured during menses and their lifestyles that could be the cause of this pain. It is believed that women's reproductive health is generally governed by genetics, diet as well as stress. Chinese Herbal menstrual formulas and teas contain natural plants and herbs with warming qualities that help nourish the kidneys to support menstrual cycles.