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Quels sont les antispasmodiques naturels ?

What are natural antispasmodics?

When you suffer from endometriosis or painful periods, menstruation often arrives with a great deal of apprehension. Stomach cramps can be severe, and the digestive system is particularly sensitive to them.

To relieve these menstrual complaints, it is of course possible to turn to medication. However, over time, their impact is not insignificant and can put a strain on your liver. We have therefore put together a list of natural, easy-to-use products to help you towards more comfortable periods.

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When you suffer from endometriosis or painful periods, menstruation often arrives with a great deal of apprehension. Stomach cramps can be severe and the digestive system is particularly sensitive at this time.

To relieve these menstrual symptoms, medication is of course an option. However, in the long term, its impact is not insignificant and can place a strain on your liver. We have therefore put together a list of natural, easy-to-use products to support you towards more comfortable periods.

A few tips

Pour limiter les douleurs, il est important de :

  • Jouer sur son hygiène de vie 
  • Limiter la fatigue 
  • Limiter le stress 

What are the main causes requiring natural antispasmodics?

In naturopathy, the aim is to seek the cause of the imbalance. The goal is to address it naturally and improve wellbeing. So when it comes to relieving painful periods, work is done upstream to identify the cause or causes, and downstream to ease the pain.

Among these causes, factors such as chronic inflammation — which an appropriate lifestyle can help to relieve — are very commonly found.

Beyond lifestyle adjustments, it is possible to support cycle health by acting on certain inflammatory factors, including:

Whether or not we feel stressed, our lifestyles are extremely demanding. We are exposed to sources of ongoing stress which, over time, can impact our hormonal health. Certain plants such as chamomile and lemon balm are used to ease nervousness and improve mood.

Fatigue caused by lack of sleep disrupts the nervous and hormonal balance. It also affects the quality of the gut microbiome. These factors influence the quality of menstrual cycles and cramping. To restore quality sleep, establish a bedtime routine and optimise it with the help of chamomile. You can also turn to comforting essential oils such as lavender or marjoram.

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Which foods can be used as natural antispasmodics?

Diet can be used as a natural antispasmodic, whether through anti-inflammatory compounds or those with beneficial properties for wellbeing. 

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Les antispasmodiques peuvent se trouver dans l’alimentation ! Essayez le curcuma et le safran. 

Vous pouvez également tester les infusions de mélisse qui vont décontracter les muscles lisses. 

While it is essential to reconsider your daily diet when looking to manage period pain more effectively, it is also worth turning to naturally anti-inflammatory foods such as turmeric. This spice from India contains an active compound called curcumin, which may help reduce period pain [1]. When combined with black pepper, its absorption is significantly enhanced.

We also love saffron, whose emmenagogue function and its action on the regulation of certain stress hormones (such as cortisol) improve comfort during and before periods. Studies have also highlighted a positive effect on mood before and during periods. It appears to be particularly indicated for relieving premenstrual syndrome [2][3].

Certains minéraux comme le magnésium, un antispasmodique naturel, sont très intéressants en cas de règles douloureuses en plus d'être vitaux pour notre santé et notre équilibre hormonal. Certaines études ont montré que le magnésium permettrait une réduction significative de l’intensité et de la durée du syndrome prémenstruel (mood change, angoisse, dépression, ballonnements, douleurs dans la poitrine, rétention d’eau..)[4]. On l’utilise à la fois en prévention et pendant les crises, car il réduit la quantité de prostaglandines dans le corps et décontracte les fibres musculaires à l’origine des crampes [5].

Pour en savoir plus, allez voir notre article sur les bienfaits du magnésium.

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Pour en savoir plus sur l'impact de l'inflammation sur notre santé hormonale, et comment celle-ci peut impacter les douleurs durant le cycle, consultez notre article Alimentation et Inflammation.

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Le magnésium est un puissant antispasmodique ! Les études montrent qu’il est efficace notamment pour diminuer les symptômes du syndrome prémenstruel. 

Which plants can be used as natural antispasmodics?

When periods arrive, inflammation and cramping intensify, bringing with them abdominal pain, diarrhoea and severe fatigue.

Good news — nature has a plan B. Here are a few natural solutions that should help you manage the pain.

We harness the power of plants! In antispasmodic essential oils such as Chamomile or Tropical Basil. 

As a herbal infusion, opt for lemon balm — a plant that relaxes smooth muscles ahead of cramps and also acts on mood.

If you have a bath, taking a nice hot soak just before or during your period can help relax muscle tissue and relieve stress as well as the sensation of cramps. To amplify the effects, add a few drops of citrus essential oil. There's nothing quite like it for pain relief!

Digestion is often disrupted during this phase of the cycle. For this, a few drops of peppermint essential oil can be used by inhalation or mixed with a carrier oil for local application.

Bleeding during periods is accompanied by a significant loss of nutrients, which can leave us feeling tired. During your period, think about using plants rich in vitamins and minerals, such as nettle. You can consume it in any form you like: as a concentrate, an infusion, or a condiment.

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A la périménopause, certaines femmes recherchent aussi des soutiens naturels pour les douleurs liées aux fluctuations hormonales. Nos compléments pour la ménopause peuvent venir compléter cette démarche.

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In conclusion

En résumé, quand il s’agit de retrouver naturellement plus de confort lors de ses règles, il est capital de travailler en amont en améliorant son hygiène de vie. En complément, certaines plantes, des antispasmodiques naturels, renferment de nombreux atouts pour agir sur le stress, l’humeur, les troubles de la digestion et bien sûr les douleurs.

Attention à ne pas vous auto-complémenter ou à utiliser des huiles essentielles sans un conseil de médecin, pharmacien ou naturopathe formé à l’aromathérapie.

Il est également préférable de faire appel à un naturopathe pour se faire accompagner et trouver le complément alimentaire femme adapté pour vous. 

Ces conseils ne se substituent pas à l'avis d'un médecin ou à un traitement médical en cours.

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What are natural antispasmodics?

Source 1 : Comparative Effectiveness of Papaya Leaf Stew (Carica Papaya Linn) With Turmeric Acid Against Primary Dysmenorrhea, 2018

Source 2 : Crocus sativus L. (saffron) in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome: a double-blind, randomised and placebo-controlled trial, 2008

Source 3 : The effect of Crocus sativus (saffron) on the severity of premenstrual syndrome, 2016

Source 4 : Evaluating the effect of magnesium and magnesium plus vitamin B6 supplement on the severity of premenstrual syndrome, 2010

Source 5 : Therapeutic Uses of Magnesium, 2009

[1] Liana, Y. (2018). Comparative Effectiveness of Papaya Leaf Stew (Carica Papaya Linn) With Turmeric Acid (Curcuma Domestica Val-Tamarindus Indica) Against Primary Dysmenorrhea: Perbandingan Efektifitas Rebusan Daun Pepaya (Carica Pepaya Linn) Dengan Kunyit Asam (Curcuma Domestica Val-Tamarindus Indica) Terhadap Dismenore Primer. Sriwijaya Journal of Medicine, 1(2), 120-127. https://jurnalkedokteranunsri.id/index.php/SJM0/article/view/17

[2] Agha-Hosseini M, Kashani L, Aleyaseen A, Ghoreishi A, Rahmanpour H, Zarrinara AR, Akhondzadeh S, Crocus sativus L. (saffron) in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome: a double-blind, randomised and placebo-controlled trial.1 mars 2008 BJOG. 2008 Mar;115(4):515-9        10.1111/j.1471-0528.2007.01652.x    

[3] Beiranvand SP, Beiranvand NS, Maghadam ZB, Birjandi M, Azhari S, Rezaei E, Salehnia AN, Beiranvand S. The effect of Crocus sativus (saffron) on the severity of premenstrual syndrome, 1 février 2016Eur J Interg Med 2016;8:55-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2015.06.003

[4] Nahid Fathizadeh, MSc Elham Ebrahimi,Mahboube Valiani, MSc,Naser Tavakoli, PhD, and Manizhe Hojat Yar, BS, Evaluating the effect of magnesium and magnesium plus vitamin B6 supplement on the severity of premenstrual syndrome, Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res. 2010 Dec; 15(Suppl1): 401–405.        PMC3208934    

[5] Therapeutic Uses of Magnesium Mary P. Guerrera, Md, University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut Stella Lucia Volpe, Phd, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania JUN JAMES MAO, MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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