Medicinal Properties of Chamomile against Dysmenorrhea

Abstract

Chamomile is sweet and small flowers which reduce inflammation in our body and it also have anticonvulsant properties. Matricaria Chamomile and Chamomile Recutita are the scientific name of Chamomile two species. Chamomile is also known as the miracle or medical plant because of its properties. Chamomile is used for different purpose like anti-diuretic, for treating stomach aches, reduction of the dysmenorrhea, anti-allergens, anti-malaria, anti-fever and for the jaundice. Dysmenorrhea means menstrual pain, which is not a disease, it is a condition by which women feel discomfort periodically in their menstrual cycle. There are two types of dysmenorrhea. In primary dysmenorrhea there is not any type of abnormality and in secondary dysmenorrhea gynecological problems which causes pain and cramps. The prevalence of the dysmenorrhea is 50-90% women suffer from these conditions respectively. Women have been used contemporary therapies to treat dysmenorrhea which includes herbal therapy (use of chamomile in form of tea and essential oil), physiotherapy, yoga and heat. Because in terms of treatment, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and oral contraceptives are not always effective in treating dysmenorrhea. So there is immerse need of herbal medicines such as chamomile in form of tea and oil to treat dysmenorrhea