Cramping

For cramping here are some remedies: Vitex (Chaste Tree Berry) tincture; catnip and catmint, and Motherwort tincture. White willow bark contains the same chemical as aspirin, and should be used the same way. I hate the patriarchy telling me what I can or cannot use for medicinal purposes, but marijuana (while effective as an antispasmodic and a euphoric) is probably not a good idea for a menstruating teen.

Chamomile tea is also a relaxant and an antispasmodic. Be sure of the quality because there is lousy product out there. Chamomile should be Belgian or German, never Roman. It should smell strongly of apples mixed with pineapples, and be all flower heads, no foliage. It’s very easy to grow in both garden and pots, and then you can be sure of the quality of the herb. Keep the flowers picked during the growing season and dry them in a basket. Once the flowers are thoroughly dry, keep them in a dark glass or ceramic jar with a tight lid. They are good so long as they have a fresh scent.

I always prefer growing my own herbs or wildcrafting, because I tend to be a control freak and I want to know where and how things I use are grown.