Premenstrual syndrome or PMS may cause you to feel moody and tired, with headaches and a general feeling of unwellness, MayoClinic.com reports. You may feel quite ill with cramps, breast tenderness and sometimes even diarrhea. There are herbal remedies that may help you feel better during the lead-up to your menstrual cycle. Herbal vitamins do not fall under the jurisdiction of the strict requirements enforced by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), so the may not do everything their purveyors claim. Discuss any new medicines or herbs with your doctor before taking them.
Primose Oil
Primose oil may help to reduce the symptoms of PMS, MayoClinic.com indicates. This herbal supplement containing GLA, also known as gamma-linolenic acid, may help you to feel decreased symptoms of PMS. Women who have a low level of GLA in their bodies are more sensitive to PMS symptoms, the Herbal Resource reports. You need to take it for a few months. Symptoms such as breast tenderness may decrease, the Herbal Resource reports. A more supportive bra also will help during the times of breast tenderness.
St. John's Wort
This antidotal herb for PMS, known as St. John's Wort, may help with the moodiness you may feel right before your menstrual flow, the Herbal Resource reports. It may help to level your hormonal levels, allowing a balance to occur in your body as well as your brain. This may help to decrease mood swings as well as depression.
Dong Quai
You may get headaches during your PMS that can feel overwhelming in the discomfort. An herb called dong quai, also known as angelica sinensis may help women to receive relief from PMS symptoms. This herbal remedy may especially help you if you suffer from migraine headaches and cramps during the beginning of your menstrual cycle, MedlinePlus reports.
Wild Yam
This herb, wild yam, also known as disscorea villosa, may help with hormonal changes in your body near the times of your menstrual cycle. Two hormones, progesterone and estrogen, are associated with PMS symptoms. This herbal remedy may help to level your body's reaction to the changes in these hormones near your cycle.
Ginger
This herbal supplement potentially can help with PMS symptoms, MayoClinic reports. You can get its soothing, warming effect by drinking it in tea. Just sprinkle a little in plain tea and you will feel the effect soothing your menstrual cramps.
