Menstruation: supportive practices, herbs, care

Menstruation can be a treasure trove of mixed emotions. For those whose cycles painful cramps or fluctuating emotions, it can be challenging to find the bright side in the bleed.

This guide has a few supportive recommendations to remind you of the magic in menstruating.

 01/ A time to release. An opportunity to go inward. 

Menstruation can be a treasure trove of mixed emotions. For those whose cycles painful cramps or fluctuating emotions, it can be challenging to find the bright side in the bleed.

This time is an opportunity to release stagnant emotions, grieve with full intensity, or create a clean slate for future goals.

Take advantage of this time with your journal, light walks, or guided meditations.

 

02/ Lean on the herbs for support. 

Working with herbs both internally and topically is such an effective way to manage menstruation.

• Cramps: Dang Gui + Raspberry leaf

• Anger: Wild mint + Rose

• Anxiety + Insomnia: Passionflower + Chamomile

Self Ceremony Recommends:

The Heart: 
Blissful blend of organic Damiana, Mullein, Raspberry leaves, Hibiscus petals, Linden leaves and flowers and Rose petals

 

 

The Balm: 
Soothing blend of organic Mullein, Marshmallow leaf, Lemon Balm, Peppermint, Chamomile. 

As loose-leaf, they can be steeped as tea and used to support cramps, anxiety, or restlessness during your cycle.

03/ Blessing the body with touch.

This tender time is supported beautifully through intentional touch.

Our Body Blessing Oil is infused over one Moon cycle with warming herbs perfect for self massage.

We recommend warming a few pumps of oil in your hand and moving in circles over your belly, back, and major joints.

Allow your touch to travel to parts of your body that are in pain or in need of attention. Looking for a full body self-massage guide? You'll love this one!

 04/ Let your body rest.

Honor this time of change, transformation and release with deep rest. Submerge yourself in a restorative warm bath, sleep an extra hour, follow a Yoga Nidra practice before bed, or take frequent breaks in between tasks.

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