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Thyme is considered one of the herbs beneficial to human health, because it contains many nutrients necessary for the body, but what happens to women when they eat it during the menstrual cycle?
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In this regard, Dr. Bahaa Naji, a clinical nutrition consultant, said that thyme is of great importance to women’s health during the menstrual cycle, due to the many benefits it provides to their health.
Naji added that thyme saves women from taking painkillers during their menstrual cycle, because it is effective in relieving abdominal cramps, uterine cramps, lower back pain, and breast tenderness, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.
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The clinical nutrition consultant explained that thyme contains thymol, a natural biological compound that plays a major role in treating menstrual disorders.
It was revealed that the compound thymol, available in thyme, contributes to regulating the menstrual cycle and preventing early menopause, because its effect inside the body is very similar to the female hormone “estrogen.”
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Naji pointed out that thyme is also effective in alleviating digestive disorders that women suffer during the menstrual cycle, such as nausea, vomiting, flatulence, and gas.
To see the rest of the benefits of thyme for the body, click here.
He concluded his speech by recommending that women soak thyme in hot water for a short period, then eat it two to three times a day during the menstrual cycle, taking into account not sweetening it with white sugar and replacing it with a teaspoon of honey.
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