Cramps before menstruation and abdominal pain plaguing many women. In addition to painkillers and synthetic drugs from medicinal plant extracts to ease some of the “premenstrual syndrome” (PMS). In mild to moderate symptoms ranging from herbal medicines in general alone. It is important that the medicinal plants used in the long term, at least four to six months. Severe pain should be examined by a doctor so he can rule out organic causes.
Chaste Tree (Agnus castus) has proven itself above all against the PMS. High-dose preparations should be used only once a day. They lower the hormone prolactin and act normally after three months.



Black cohosh is used against the PMS and menopause symptoms. This medicinal plant is well tolerated, a long-term use should be accompanied by a doctor. Geese cinquefoil (Potentilla) has resolved many tannins, the contractions of the uterus. The herb is available as a tea, it tastes astringent (astringent). With a sensitive stomach are processed into tablets of suitable extracts. Lady’s mantle herb (Alchemilla) is mainly used in popular medicine, the scientific evidence of the effect is still pending.



Also unclear is the mechanism of action of shepherd’s purse (Capsella). A tea of this medicinal plant is used against bleeding disorders. Regular exercise, warmth and relaxation exercises also help against PMS.