Herbal and Home Remedies for PMS-Premenstrual Syndrome
Abstract
Every month, millions of females around the world face a miserable cycle of pain, discomfort, embarrassment, anxiety and seclusion when their menstrual period arrives. Menstruation occurs when the uterus starts to shed its lining of endometrium once in a month. A little bit of pain, cramping and discomfort during menstrual periods are normal but excessive pain during menstruation disturbs the daily routine called dysmenorrhea. And even most women of reproductive age have physical discomfort before the menstruation starts, this pain may be mild in nature but in few cases symptoms can be severe enough to affect the routine work. About 5-8% of women are affected from severe premenstrual syndromes. In this article we are going to discuss PMS and its Ayurvedic natural remedies for the faster relief.
Introduction
PMS is a short term for premenstrual syndrome. In this entity females feel the emotional and physical symptoms that occur before or during menstruation. The main cause for this disturbance is hormonal imbalance that a female body goes through during a menstrual cycle. Some females feel these symptoms every time they have their menses but in some cases females feel this once in a while. Some studies show that one female has all or just some of the common PMS symptoms on a regular basis but some don’t get PMS at all. PMS symptoms include pain, discomfort etc may change from month to month depending on tiredness, in one month you may get symptoms of PMS but not in the next, this is totally different for every individual.
What causes pain?
Menstrual disorders can be very painful and uncomfortable due to many reasons. During menstruation, the uterus starts to contract that causes the endometrium to shed off and leads to flow of blood out of your vagina. Uterus contractions lead to the cramping and throbbing pain in lower parts of the body.
Sign and Symptoms of PMS
There are two types of PMS Symptoms that affects
- Physical disturbances
- Emotional behaviour disturbances
Physical disturbances
- Increased appetite and craving for certain foods
- Bloating
- Tenderness in breasts
- Weight gain
- Headache and body aches
- Dizziness and fatigue
- Sleepiness
- Skin issues
- Cramps and upset stomach.
Emotional behaviour disturbances
- Mood swings are common
- Irritability
- Sudden crying
- Not want to attend social gatherings
- Trouble in falling asleep
- Sudden changes in sexual disorders.
- Feeling of depression
- Anxiety
It’s not important to have all the symptoms and these may change from month to month. If you are experiencing these PMS symptoms for at least 3 months in a row.
Some females have severe PMS symptoms that is known as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. PMDD symptoms may be aggravated and get out of control, may have panic attacks, anxiety issues, or even feeling of self harm/suicidal.
SOME HOME REMEDIES TO REDUCE PAIN
Finding an underlying cause for Menstrual disorders is a must but here are few home remedies that are proved to be very beneficial which are as follows
1. Keep practising Yoga
Yoga has proved to be very effective in making the menstrual periods regular. It reduces menstrual pain, fights with depression and anxiety and improves quality of life.
2. Add ginger in daily meals
Ginger is known to have an analgesic effect to treat pain during PMS. It is advised to take 1 tsp of ginger powder during the menstruation period to relieve pain.
3. Add Cinnamon in daily diet
Consumption of cinnamon is known to be effective in managing PMS, reducing menstrual bleeding and pain. Cinnamon also helps in nausea and vomiting, anxiety and depression.
4. Add multi-vitamins
Normal levels of vitamin D and vitamin B has a crucial role in regulating the menstrual cycle and helps the patient to keep healthy well-being..
5. Maintain a healthy weight
In order to be fit one has to do exercise regularly, one should have a daily walk for 30-40 mins.
6. Consume Aloe vera
It helps in balancing the hormonal level and treating menstrual disabilities by taking extract of aloe vera mixed with 1 tablespoon of honey before breakfast.
7. Unripe papaya
Carotene in papaya regulates the oestrogen level thereby regularising menstruation also helps in reducing pain, bloating, mood disorders during your periods.
9. Decoction of Fennel, Cumin, Coriander
Take 1-1 tsp of these herbal seeds and boil them in 400ml of water till 200 ml. Take 1 cup daily to reduce pain in the lower abdomen, lower back, stress and anxiety issues.
Ayurved holds a view that Vata dosha governs the menstrual cycle. In PMS there is a vitiation of the free flow of vata dosha. In order to bring back the normal vata flow, the Ayurvedic practitioners suggest some lifestyle and dietary changes along with pure herbal remedies.
HERBAL REMEDIES FOR PMS BY PLANET AYURVEDA
Planet Ayurveda is a paramount internationally certified herbal manufacturing company that prepares efficacious herbal medicines which gives 100% results to the patients. These articulations are 100% natural and free from chemicals and preservatives prepared under supervision of ayurvedic practitioners. Planet Ayurveda has an extra ordinary herbal product termed as PMS care pack for this disorder.
PMS Care Pack is an astounding product to treat menstrual disorders including following herbal remedies –
- PRADRANTAK CHURNA
- ALOE VITALS
- FEMALE HEALTH SUPPORT
- MAHASHANKH VATI
PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
1. PRADRANTAK CHURNA
This is a special herbal formulation mentioned in classical texts to take care of female health disorders, consisting of Ashok (Saraca indica), Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna) etc. this articulation gives 100% result in excessive painful menstruation, irregular menstrual disorders, especially used in PMS. It helps in relieving bloating, excessive weight gain, tender breasts, mood disorders and other emotional disturbances.
Dosage – 1-2 teaspoons twice daily, with water, after meals.
2. ALOE VITALS
This is a single herbal formulation prepared by Planet Ayurveda consisting of standardised extract of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis). Aloe vera is a great herb supporting female health disorders. It helps in regulation of periods, balances the hormonal level and gives great relief in pain related issues.
Dosage : 1-2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.
3. FEMALE HEALTH SUPPORT
This poly herbal formulation is an Ayurvedic remedy prepared by Planet Ayurveda consisting of Ashok (Saraca indica), Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), these herbs are natural supplements for maintaining the overall health in females. This formulation is very useful in supporting the female reproductive organs, and effectively treating menstrual disorders like PCOS, irregular menstruation and PMS. This articulation helps in relieving body pain, mood disorders, and also improves skin related issues.
Dosage : 1-2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.
4. MAHASHANKH VATI
This is a classical Ayurvedic herbal formulation consisting of Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), etc. This formulation helps to reduce the neuromuscular disorders, acts as antioxidant, analgesic. It also reduces gastric issues like nausea, anorexia, dyspepsia etc. also improves the mental conditions like anxiety, depression, balances vata and pitta related conditions effectively.
Dosage: 1-2 tablets twice or thrice daily with lukewarm water.
Conclusion
In this above article, we talked over Pain and PMS related disorders, and also explained about home remedies and herbal remedies to get relief from these symptoms. This syndrome not only affects the females physically but also gives a major effect on mental health. So if you are suffering from these symptoms kindly start practising the Ayurvedic herbal remedies to get relief from pain.
