4 home treatments for excessive sweating (and how to prepare)

Some home treatments for excessive sweating, such as sage tea, chamomile tea or St. John’s wort tea, have anti-sweating and calming properties, which help control sweat production.

Excessive sweating can occur for a variety of reasons, such as stress, anxiety and during menopause, but it can also occur due to health problems, such as hyperthyroidism or even cancer. See the main causes of excessive sweating.

Although they cannot replace medical treatment, home treatments are a good option to help with excessive sweating and can be used to complement the treatment recommended by your doctor.

4 home treatments for excessive sweating

The main home treatments for excessive sweating are:

1. Sage tea

Sage tea is rich in flavonoids, phenolic compounds and terpenes that help reduce excessive sweating.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of sage leaves;
• 1 cup of water.

Preparation mode

Add the ingredients and let it rest for 3 minutes. Then strain and drink up to 2 times during the day.

Sage tea should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with epilepsy or those who are allergic to this medicinal plant.

St. John’s wort tea, also known as St. John’s wort, can help combat excessive sweating, especially night sweats and hot flashes, caused by menopause.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon (2 to 3g) of dried St. John’s wort;
• 250 mL of water.

Preparation mode

Place the St. John’s wort in boiling water and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Then strain, let cool and drink 2 to 3 times a day, after meals.

St. John’s wort tea should not be used by women who are being treated with antidepressant medications such as sertraline, paroxetine or nefazodone, for example. See other teas to alleviate menopause symptoms.

3. Chamomile tea

Chamomile tea, made from the medicinal plant Matricaria recutitahas calming properties that help reduce symptoms of anxiety, such as excessive sweating or sleep disturbances.

Ingredients

• 0.5 to 4 g of dried chamomile flowers;
• 1 cup (240 mL) boiling water.

Preparation mode

Add the dried chamomile flowers to a cup of boiling water, cover, let it rest for about 5 to 10 minutes and strain before drinking.

Chamomile tea should not be used by children under 6 months of age or by people who have changes in blood clotting or who are being treated with anticoagulants.

Chamomile tea (Matricaria recutita) can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as long as it is indicated by your doctor. The use of Roman chamomile (A noble chameleon) should be avoided, because there are still no studies that prove the safety of this type of chamomile during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

4. Valerian tea

Valerian tea can also help reduce excessive sweating caused by anxiety, as it releases substances that increase the amount of GABA, which is a neurotransmitter responsible for inhibiting the nervous system, helping you relax.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of dry valerian root;
• 250 ml of boiling water.

Preparation mode

Place the valerian root in boiling water and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Then strain, let it cool and drink 30 minutes to 2 hours before bed.

Valerian tea should be used with caution in pregnant women and people with liver problems. Check out other teas for anxiety.