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Treating premenstrual syndrome with herbs

This article aims to help the reader in the rapid identification of natural remedies useful in the treatment of various symptoms, disorders and pathologies. For some of the listed remedies, this utility may not have been confirmed by sufficient experimental tests conducted with a scientific method. Furthermore, any natural remedy presents potential risks and contraindications.

If available, we therefore recommend that you click on the link corresponding to the individual remedy to learn more about the topic. In any case, we remind you of the importance of avoiding self-treatment and to consult your doctor beforehand to ascertain the absence of contraindications and drug interactions.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS = Pre Mestrual Syndrome) is a complex and heterogeneous set of disorders and alterations of a biological and psychological nature, affecting various parts of the female body in the fertile age, corresponding to the days preceding menstruation. Premenstrual syndrome is therefore characterized by various symptoms, both physical and mental. Among the most frequent physical symptoms include: breast tenderness, feeling of swelling, headache, acne, appetite disorders, constipation or diarrhea, muscle pains and finally aggravation of asthma or rhinitis.

Psychic symptoms include irritability, depression, asthenia, concentration deficit, decreased libido and finally mood variability.

Medicinal plants and supplements useful against premenstrual syndrome

Passionflower, Birch, Tilia tormentosa, Butcher's Broom, Evening Primrose, Olmaria, Raspberry, Hawthorn, Evening Primrose, Borage, Sage, Absinthe, Mugwort, Matricaria, Parsley, Saffron, Senecione, Calendula, Angelica, Juniper, Ginger, Walnut, Soy, Agnocasto, verbena, rodiola.