Herbal Remedies for Premenstrual Tension

PMS can start up to two weeks before then your period and generally goes away when your period starts. It most regularly affects teenagers and women in their early 20s. Some women have symptoms of PMS at each month before their period starts.

Nearly all women get some meek symptoms before their period. However, around one in 20 women have the symptoms that interfere with their quality of life.
Premenstrual Tension Remedy Herbal

Traditionally, Vitex (Chaste tree, Monks pepper) has been widely used for controlling Menstrual Disorders. The part used is the vitex stem. Vitex stem acts upon the pituitary gland? More specifically on the production of a hormone called luteinizing hormone (LH), which indirectly increases progesterone production and helps to regulate the menstrual cycle. Vitex is taken orally in form of capsules or liquid, that depending on the available product.

Tea made up of Yarrow plant is also usually considered very beneficial. It has anti-inflamatory properties and helps in treatment of menstrual disorders. Tea can be prepared by boiling the yarrow leaves in water for 10-15 minutes. It can be taken 2-3 times in a day to get relief.

Dashamoola is an ayurvedic composition of the ten roots for treatment menstrual disorders.It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is considered vey effective in the bronchitis, cough, headache, weakness, drowsiness and digestive problems. It is available in the different forms - tablets or liquid(wine made from these herbs).

Black cohosh: Black cohosh has been shown to absolutely impact the serotonin pathway and thus may have a beneficial impact for some women, especially those with vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes). Black cohosh does not affect on estrogen levels or function.

St. John’s wort: This herb may help to elevate serotonin levels, possibly helping premenstrual syndrome symptoms. Studies do not agree on its efficiency. St. John’s wort should never be used if you take prescription antidepressants.

Evening primrose oil: Gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) is basically the active agent found in evening primrose oil. Much like mefenamic acid, GLA blocks the prostaglandin synthesis, resulting in decreased breast tenderness, bloating, and weight gain. The standard dose is 3 grams per day, and it should be started less than in 1 week before the onset of your period. This agent is available without a prescription at health food stores and at certain pharmacies. A review of the studies on evening primrose oil, however, showed no proven effect on the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

Burdock, Dandelion, Lemon Balm, Motherwort, *Mugwort, Nettles, Wild Yam, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Chamomile, Chasteberry, Crampbark, Lobelia, Peppermint, *Rue, Skullcap, Tansy, *Valerian, Yarrow

Echinacea - common cold, infections, healing wounds
Flax Seed - cancer prevention, constipation, high cholesterol, menopause, periodontal disease, premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Garlic - cancer prevention and treatment, cardiovascular disease, circulatory disorders, high cholesterol, hypertension, skin infections