Herbs For Premenstrual Syndrome

Herbal Remedies For Premenstrual Syndrome

PMS effects many women during the week or two before menstruation. Symptoms range from mild to severe and include fatigue, depression, bloating, mood swings, food cravings, tender breasts, emotional outbursts, headaches, cramping, skin eruptions, etc.

Nutrition can be vital in controlling this condition. Make sure to get plenty of fiber and protein as well as complex carbohydrates which help expel excess estrogen from the body.

Also, kidney and liver function need to be optimal for balanced hormones.

Herbs which are useful in cleansing the liver include:

BLACK RADISH

DANDELION

MILK THISTLE

Herbs For PMS

Herbal Formula for Premenstrual Syndrome

BIRCH LEAF, relieves fluid retention.

BLACK COHOSH, tincture or capsules lift depression, ease muscle pain.

CHAMOMILE, relieves muscle pain.

CORN SILK, used to relieve cramps & muscle pain, and reduce fluid retention.

DANDELION, reduces bloating.

DONG QUAI, tincture or capsules reduce cramping.

FENNEL, relives abdominal cramping and bloating caused by gas.

LEMON BALM, soothes and nourishes the nervous system.

MOTHERWORT, relieves headache.

PEPPERMINT, used to stabilize mood swings and eliminate gas.

RASPBERRY LEAF, tea is used for cramping.

Useful Herbs for Women

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