Dysmenorrhea is a very common happening and is a symptom of premenstrual cycle or PMS. However, it is normal only if it for a few hours; nonetheless if it lingers for a long time then it needs medical attention. If the condition persists for long then the situation can become chronic. The reason for such an occurrence can be many, including infection and endometriosis. Hot fermentation with a hot water bag may help at times or a visit to gynecologist may be required. However, there is a better herbal treatment for Dysmenorrhea and many satisfied women would swear an oath for it. Incidentally this condition is also known as painful menstruation.

The drinking of tea during menses is very helpful in stopping the pain. However, it should be made certain that black tea should be drunk without a tinge of sugar in it. The pain would stop to immediate affect. Nonetheless, it should be remembered that this tea should be drunk only if the pain is felt and the dosage should not exceed 300 ml each time. Though, this tea has no side effects; however, the taste is acrid. For those who have already tried this herbal treatment; then they should try cinnamon bark. Two or three barks of this tree should be boiled in a cup measure of water and drunk once daily after filtering it. The pain would be resolved in a day.

When there is a calcified deposition on the enamel it is termed as caculus. Dental plaque is the main cause for this. Calculus has a propensity to absorb stains. Bad oral hygiene is the most common cause of calculus. It affects the Gingiva also. Once caculus is formed it is difficult to get rid of it. Teeth coloring is not the answer as it is temporary.

Camellia sinensis; is very affective in caculus; incidentally it an evergreen shrub. Green tea and oolong tea also come from this plant. However, black tea is useful in calculus. If the powdered form of black tea is used for the brushing of teeth it would help in removing the stains caused by plaque formation. As a further home remedy for calculus vinegar and salt can be used. Mix both in an appropriate manner and brush your teeth with it. However, it would need to be done in a regular way; if you do not want to go to a dentist. Smoking and the chewing of tobacco are the main causes of calculus. However, at times prolonged illness is also responsible for caculus. In such an event the coloring of the teeth is the only way out.