Although I am not an expert on PMS, as I feel no man could be, even in
this day and age, I would like to share some notes from the April 1990
VEGETARIAN TIMES on treating the symptoms of it. Again, the
information and advice is not mine.

BREAST TENDERNESS: Caffine 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 its not
an area of expertise for me.

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