With all of the new medications on the market, it is not uncommon for people who suffer from any number of diseases or disorders to take more than five different types of pills each day. If each of those five pills have two negative side effects each, the benefits provided by the medications may not outweigh the detrimental effects. This is the reason why many people turn to another option: herbal remedies. 

The use of herbs with healing properties is more than 5,000 years old, and many people still swear by certain herbal remedies. Prior to the advancement of modern science, herbs were one of the only ways people could seek relief from their pains and sicknesses. Sometimes, the use of herbal remedies was combined with specific prayers and spiritual ceremonies or rituals. 

If you have an ailment, like cramps or stress, don't turn to your medicine cabinet just yet. Try drinking an herbal tea first. Some ailments can be relieved with a simple cup of herbal tea.

For cramps and crankiness, something women can definitely identify with, try a tea made with spearmint, lemon balm, raspberry leaf and nettle. This type of tea can actually relieve the irritability and cramps that often accompany menstruation. One to two cups daily in the week before and the week during your period should help.

To relieve bloating, try ginger or peppermint tea. One to two cups can relieve the puffiness you're feeling and even help settle a stomach.

Women may be interested in taking motherwort tea. This tea helps with anxiety and relieves premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. Motherwort also promotes the health of the uterus after childbirth.