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Often women have to face many health related problems, especially due to hormonal imbalance and around periods. Some women have severe stomach pain during periods. In India, it is advised to drink water containing certain things during this period. It is believed that drinking hot things helps in proper blood flow. Well, this could also be a myth. Here we are going to tell you what things should you drink water according to Ayurveda. According to a systematic review published in the Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research in 2025, mint may be helpful in curing problems related to periods.
In such a situation, Ayurvedic tea full of medicinal properties can be consumed to get relief from these problems. Doing this can help in providing relief from health related problems. Ayya Ayurveda Director and Gynecologist and Ayurvedic Dr. Chanchal Sharma, Director and Gynecologist, Asha Ayurveda Learn from.
Benefits of mint, basil and cinnamon tea
Ayurvedic doctor Chanchal Sharma says that mint, basil and cinnamon all three have anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial benefits essential for the body. Therefore, consuming tea made from these three can help in providing relief to women from many health problems occurring during periods.
Breast heaviness and pain will reduce- Consuming tea made from mint, basil and cinnamon can help in reducing breast heaviness and pain during periods. According to a study published in the Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal in 2015, cinnamon can reduce problems like period pain, heavy bleeding, nausea and vomiting to a great extent without any side effects.
Help in hormone balance- By consuming this herbal tea, one may have to face many problems like balancing hormones in the body and imbalance of period cycle.
Stress will also be managed- The antioxidant properties present in herbal tea can help in reducing stress, relaxing the brain and providing relief from the problem of hormonal imbalance.
Improvement in insulin sensitivity- Consuming herbal tea made from cinnamon, mint and basil helps in reducing oxidative stress, improving insulin sensitivity and relaxing the body.
How to make mint, basil and cinnamon tea?
For this, put 1 cup water, 4-5 mint leaves, 4-5 basil leaves and 1 small piece of cinnamon in a pan and boil on low flame for 3-4 minutes. After this, filter it and consume it.
Consuming herbal tea of basil, mint and cinnamon can help women get relief from problems like heaviness in breasts, pain, hormonal imbalance, stress and insulin resistance that occur around periods. The medicinal properties present in it also help in improving health.
Keep in mind, if you are allergic to any of these things, avoid consuming it. Apart from this, if you feel any health related problems, definitely consult a doctor and try to follow a healthy lifestyle.
