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PMS AND HERBS -
BREAST TENDERNESS: Caffeine should be avoided.
Supplemental vitamin E may help. The following herbs are mentioned to be
consumed - Black Currant, Borage, Dong Quai, Feverfew. The application of
Evening Primrose oil is also suggested.
CRAMPS : Avoid consuming Alcohol and fatty foods.
Supplements of Magnesium and calcium is suggested. The Following herbs are
suggested - Black Currant, Borage, Chamomile, Chaste Berry Tree, Cramp Bark,
Dong Quai, Feverfew, Motherwort, Scullcap and wild yams.
EMOTIONAL UPSETS: Avoid Fats and sweets, increase the
intake of carbohydrates. Supplements of Magnesium, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin
B6. Herbs Suggested - Chamomile, Chaste Tree Berry, Dong Quai, Feverfew,
Motherwort, Sarsaparilla, Scullcap and Wild Yams. Exercise may also be helpful.
WATER RETENTION : Avoid salts. The following herbs are
suggested - Chamomile, Chaste Tree Berry, Dandelion, and Wild Yams.
Hope folks find something useful from this - again it's
not an area of expertise for me.
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