Chamomile-lavender tisane works even better than chamomile alone. Raspberry also has a calming effect, even iced (better for hot weather).
Though if you do regularly have extreme menstrual pains or heavy bleeding, it would benefit you to speak with an Ob/Gyn. It can be a sign of the early stages of endometriosis, a serious genetic condition that effects 10-20% of all women, regardless of nationality. It can cause chronic pain and, at its worst, sterility. Endometriosis is relatively easy to treat when dealt with at its early stages.
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