Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 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 fibre 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, and 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 stabalize mood swings and eliminate gas. RASPBERRY LEAF, tea is used for cramping. “If you are discouraged it is a sign of pride, because it shows you trust in your own powers. Never bother about other people's opinions. Be humble and you will never be disturbed. Remember St. Aloysius, who said he would continue to play billiards even if he knew he was going to die. Do you play well? Sleep well? Eat well? These are duties. Nothing is small for God.” ~ Mother Theresa20th century humanitarian -- Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.2/280 - Release 3/13/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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