Herbs for PMS
Pre-menstrual syndrome is a disease that affects many women, however it can be greatly alleviated and even eliminated with the use of the appropriate Chinese herbs. When using herbs for PMS it is important to take the proper herbs as determined by what symptoms are present. While some women suffer severely from abdominal cramps, some may get more intense mood swings or headaches. Bloating, fatigue, and breast distension are also common.
In Chinese herbal medicine we recognize 3 major patterns of PMS that cause the suffering that many women experience. We shall now review each of these patterns so that you can better determine the one that is most appropriate to your condition.
PMS with Liver Stagnation
This is the most common pattern of PMS and occurs with the following symptoms:
PMS with Liver Stagnation and Heat
The second pattern of PMS is very similar to the first one except that there are more intense mental and emotional reactions. In this pattern symptoms such as insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, and anger are also present. There may also be sensations of heat and/or a flushed complexion. My favorite herbal formula for this pattern may be purchased by clicking the following Free and Easy Wanderer Plus.
PMS with Blood Stagnation
The third pattern manifests with symptoms of poor blood circulation
and this causes the blood to congest. Common PMS symptoms such as cramping, breast distension, and mood swings are usually present, as are some of the following:
If you have any questions regarding the above herbs for PMS please feel free to contact us.
In Health,
James Spears M.S.
In Chinese herbal medicine we recognize 3 major patterns of PMS that cause the suffering that many women experience. We shall now review each of these patterns so that you can better determine the one that is most appropriate to your condition.
PMS with Liver Stagnation
This is the most common pattern of PMS and occurs with the following symptoms:
- Lower Abdominal Cramps
- Breast Distension
- Bloating
- Mood Swings
PMS with Liver Stagnation and Heat
The second pattern of PMS is very similar to the first one except that there are more intense mental and emotional reactions. In this pattern symptoms such as insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, and anger are also present. There may also be sensations of heat and/or a flushed complexion. My favorite herbal formula for this pattern may be purchased by clicking the following Free and Easy Wanderer Plus.
PMS with Blood Stagnation
The third pattern manifests with symptoms of poor blood circulation
and this causes the blood to congest. Common PMS symptoms such as cramping, breast distension, and mood swings are usually present, as are some of the following:
- Intense Abdominal Pain that is in a Fixed Location
- Menstrual Clots
- Purple Colored Menstrual Blood
- Ovarian Cysts
If you have any questions regarding the above herbs for PMS please feel free to contact us.
In Health,
James Spears M.S.