Hormonal changes during PMS cause undesired effects in a woman’s body. Over 50 percent of women from all over the world experience physical and emotional symptoms associated with PMS, every month. But the good news is that there are several natural herbal remedies that provide relief from the discomfort caused by PMS.
Check out this list of effective herbal remedies that alleviate PMS symptoms.
Herbal Remedies For Curing PMS
St John’s Wort
The flowers and leaves of St. John’s Wort aid in getting rid of mood swings and mild to moderate depression during PMS. Concentrated extracts of this herb are sold in the form of tablets.
A herbal tea made with dried flowers of St John’s Wort, gives relief from moody ‘blues’.
Peppermint Tea
Peppermint soothes stomach discomfort during PMS. It gives immediate relief from bloating and indigestion.
Peppermint tea eliminates gas, aids digestion and prevents water retention during PMS.
Evening Primrose Oil
This is widely used as a herbal remedy for PMS. Oil extracted from the seeds of Evening Primrose, is rich in essential fatty acids, required for restoring the hormonal balance of the body.
This oil eases breast pain and breast tenderness that accompanies PMS.
Black Cohosh Extract
Also called “black snake root”, the root of this herb is used as a medicine. Native American women have used this herb for many generations to treat symptoms of PMS. Black Cohosh has antispasmodic properties that alleviate muscle cramps. Its pain relieving properties ease headaches and body pain caused during PMS. Concentrated extracts of this herb are available in the form of tablets.
Dong Quai
This Chinese herb is an excellent remedy for handling fatigue and irritability associated with PMS. Chinese medicine refers to Dong Quai as a complete tonic for women’s health.
This herb is available as dried leaf preparations, tinctures and liquid extracts.
Dandelion Tea
A tea made from the roots or leaves of Dandelion keeps bloating and water retention at bay. PMS sufferers who are also anemic can benefit from dandelion root tea as it is rich in iron and potassium.
Chasteberry
This is widely used as a PMS remedy. Also known as Vitex, it increases the production of progesterone in the body. This corrects hormonal imbalances due to PMS. It is a safe and low risk, herbal remedy for breast discomfort and headaches during PMS. You can consume Chasteberry by brewing some tea out of it, or as a tincture.
Chamomile Tea
A cup of chamomile tea will calm frayed nerves and stop irritability during PMS. It has antispasmodic properties which ease muscular and body pain.
Basil Powder
Basil is a super anti PMS herb that is rich in iron, on par with spinach. It boosts iron levels in anemic women suffering from PMS and brings down cortisol levels responsible for mood swings. Taking 1 tablespoon of dried basil powder or consuming basil tea will tame irritability during PMS.
Mugwort Tea
A tea made of dried Mugwort leaves and water is an excellent medicine for PMS. It is a digestive stimulant that eliminates bloating and gas. It is also an effective anti depressant.
