PMS -  PMS Types -  PMS Treatments -  PMS Herbs Acne What Is Cystic Acne? Common Acne Treatments Topical Treatments Dermatological Treatments Artificial Hormones Accutane  Roaccutane Does A Safe, Effective Treatment For Cystic Acne  Exist? Bioherbaceutical Medicines Comparison Chart Vaginal Odor -  Eliminate Vaginal Odor Natural Remedies Used To Treat PMS Latin Name Chinese Name Common Name Use Allium Sativum da suan Garlic A commonly used "cure-all", used in PMS treatments as a digestive aid. Ananas Comosus   Pineapple Helps prevent inflammation. Angelica Sinensis dang gui (Dong Quai) Chinese Angelica This herb has been used for centuries to regulate the menstrual cycle. Research indicates that it has anti-spasmodic properties which ease menstrual cramping.   Cimicifuga racemosa   bei mei sheng ma   Black Cohosh Provides anti-spasmodic qualities to relieve menstrual cramping. Approved by the German Commission E (Equivalent to FDA).   Echinacea Purpurea   Purple Coneflower Increases the "non-specific" activity of the immune system. Filipendula Ulmaria   Meadowsweet Relieves water retention. Foeniculum Vulgare xiao hui xiang    Sweet Fennel Antispasmodic, the root is useful as a diuretic when used in crude form or liquid extract but does not have a diuretic effect as a tea.   Ginkgo Biloba   bai guo   Maidenhair Tree Useful for disturbed brain functions, which result in dizziness, tinnitus, and headache with emotional lability and anxiety. Hypericum Perforatum guan ye lian qiao St John's Wort Useful for treating mild to moderate depression.   Llex Paraguariensis     Yerba Mate A good synergistic herb in that it helps other healing herbs to work better. Yerba mate is also an antioxidant, helping the body to fight off free radicals. Yerba mate stimulates the mind, cleanses the blood, and suppresses the appetite. Melissa Officinalis   Lemon Balm Often used as a general nervous system restorative, digestive calmative Mentha piperita   bo he   Peppermint A general digestive aid, peppermint provides relief from bloating, digestive tract muscle spasms, and headaches.   Oenothera bienni     Evening Primrose Oil Research also demonstrates that primrose oil helps relieve pain and inflammation, as well as having a positive effect on the uterine muscles, nervous system and metabolism. Approved by the German Commission E. (Equivalent to FDA).    Panex Ginseng ren shen Korean/Asian Ginseng Used primarily as a treatment for weakness and fatigue. Pulsatilla Vulgar xi yebai tou weng Pasque Flower Nerve relaxant and mild sedative.   Valeriana Officinalis -   Valerian Relaxes the central nervous system (sedative, sleep) and smoothes muscle tissue (anti-spasmodic). Viburnum Opulus   European Cranberrybush For menstrual pain. Vitex agnus castus     Chaste Tree Referred to as the singular most effective herb for treating PMS, Chaste Tree's therapeutic qualities are believed to regulate hormone production, balancing progesterone and estrogen to optimum levels. Effective in relieving breast tenderness, cramping, and headaches. Approved by the German Commission E. (Equivalent to FDA).     Paeonia albiflora Pallas Bai shao White Dahlia A mild pain killer, for menstrual dysfunction, for ridding of gas from stomach and intestine Zingiber Oficinale jiang Ginger Improves digestion

Research Data

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