Dysmenorrhea is a very common happening and is a symptom of premenstrual cycle or PMS. However, it is normal only if it for a few hours; nonetheless if it lingers for a long time then it needs medical attention. If the condition persists for long then the situation can become chronic. The reason for such an occurrence can be many, including infection and endometriosis. Hot fermentation with a hot water bag may help at times or a visit to gynecologist may be required. However, there is a better herbal treatment for Dysmenorrhea and many satisfied women would swear an oath for it. Incidentally this condition is also known as painful menstruation.

The drinking of tea during menses is very helpful in stopping the pain. However, it should be made certain that black tea should be drunk without a tinge of sugar in it. The pain would stop to immediate affect. Nonetheless, it should be remembered that this tea should be drunk only if the pain is felt and the dosage should not exceed 300 ml each time. Though, this tea has no side effects; however, the taste is acrid. For those who have already tried this herbal treatment; then they should try cinnamon bark. Two or three barks of this tree should be boiled in a cup measure of water and drunk once daily after filtering it. The pain would be resolved in a day.

Breast swelling is very common symptom during premenstrual syndrome or PMS. The changes in the hormones make the ducts of the milk to become inflamed. Due to the enlargement of the breasts they tend to become tender and start to sag. Benign breast changes could also be the cause of inflammation of the breasts and medically this known as fibrocystic breast disease. The exact cause of fibrocystic breast disease is still being contemplated; however, many authorities claim that changes in the ovarian hormones are the cause of this disease and they could be right as the symptoms subside after menopause. However, nature has a cure for everything and there is an herbal treatment for breast swelling.

The herbal treatment includes the soaking of salvia roots (Dan Shen) 50 Gms, white peony roots (Bai Shao) 50 Gms and anglica roots (Bai Zhi). Mix all these ingredients with pig fat (400 Gms) and soak then in bitter wine overnight; then simmer it in the morning, strain it and cool it. Apply this to the area affected and the symptoms of breast selling would be resolved in a week; although, relief would come in a matter of four days. This treatment has helped scores of women worldwide and you too could benefit from it.

This is turning point in a girl’s life; as she becomes a woman. Premenstrual syndrome is also called PMS in short. There is a radical change in a girl’s body and behavior. Usually, this syndrome starts a fortnight be the menstrual cycle begins. It is a common occurrence with many women. Stomach cramps and headaches are very common in PMS. Some women might get a feeling of nausea as well. Others tend to put on weight. There are mood swings as well. Profuse sweating and palpitations are also associated with PMS. Some women get oily skin; thereby giving impetus to acne. Hot flushes are also very common in PMS.

As a home remedy; there is nothing to beat a hot bath. However, red wine lessens the cramps. A further home remedy is to drink hot lemon tea with a teaspoons of whiskey in it. However, make sure that you imbibe it hot. The leaves of the Chase tree plant is also a potent herbal treatment for PMS. Tea in its various forms is very helpful in PMS. Peppermint tea, yarrow tea and the imbibing of the oil from any pickle is also very helpful during PMS. These are time tested and women who have tried them would vouch for their efficacy.