PMS AND HERBS
Author: Lori Herron, R.N.
Breast Tenderness
Avoid caffeine if possible. Supplemental vitamin E may help, as will
calcium. It may take several months to get results. The following herbs are
suggested: black currant, borage, dong quai, feverfew. Application of Evening
Primrose oil may be soothing as well.
Cramps
Avoid consuming alcohol and fatty foods. Supplements of magnesium and calcium
are suggested. These herbs may be useful: black currant, borage, chamomile,
chaste berry tree, cramp bark, dong quai, feverfew, motherwort, skullcap and wild
yams.
Emotional Upsets
Avoid fats and sweets, increase the intake of carbohydrates. Supplements of
magnesium, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin B6. Useful herbs include chamomile, chaste
tree berry, dong quai, feverfew, motherwort, sarsaparilla, skullcap and wild yams.
Exercise may also be helpful.
Water Retention
Avoid salts. Try chamomile, chaste tree berry, dandelion, and wild yams.
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