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Pre menstrual syndrome Defiition Pre menstrual syndrome means various disorders related to menstrual cycle, such as delayed or absence of menstruation, headache before the cycle, swelling of the breasts, or tender glands in the breast before menstruation. Various psychological problems like sudden change of mood, anxiety, and irritation are also associated with this syndrome. Although emotional imbalance is present, it is always associated with vitiation of all doshas, mainly Vata vitiation. It is closely associated with some psychological and emotional change related with menstrual cycle. Pre menstrual syndrome Symptoms Vata type- is with headache, anxiety, palpitation, insomnia, constipation, nervousness, feeling of agitation, and rapid changing of moods. Many women feel insecure and there may even be suicidal tendencies at certain times. Sometimes they may complain of sudden feeling of coldness and numbness. The period is very irregular with scanty discharge and severe pain. Pitta type- Is with irritation, anger, sudden high temperature, excessive sweating, diarrhea, or thirst. The patient will complain of heat in the body and there may be eruption of acne at the time of cycle. Kapha type- is with lethargy, tiredness, heaviness, and edema on feet. There may be attacks of flu or colds at the time of cycle and tendency of water retention. Pre menstrual syndrome Treatment Vata type- best herbs ae curcuma, nutmeg, licorice, cyperus, jatamansi and valerian. These can be given as mixture of equal parts in dose of 1 gm. 3 times a day for 1 month Aloe Vera and ashwagandha are also useful. Apply warm sesame oil or narayan oil to the lower abdomen to pacify vitiated apana vayu. Use cleansing enema of dashmoola alternatively with medicated oil enema. Chinese herbs like dang gui, white peony, and rehmania should be given. Western herbs having warming emmenagouge action and nervine tonics like valerian, rosemary, comfrey root, are also useful. Dhtupaushtik powder – 1 gm. 3 to 4 times a day for 1 month with kumari asava 15 ml 3 times a day is indicated. Pitta type- Aloe gel, shatavari, bhringaraja, lodhra, sariva are best herbs. Sarivadyasava 15 ml 3 times day for 1 month is ideal. Use cleansing enema with Pitta pacifying herbs alternatively with anuvasana or oil enema. Chinese herbs like motherwort, peach seeds, and safflower are advised. Western herbs like nettles, yarrow, skullcap, and black cohosh are also very effective. Kapha type- Anti Kapha diet should be given. Myrrh, guggulu, shilajit, trikatu, calamus are useful herbs. Tab. Chandraprabha 250 mgm, 3 times a day for 1 month or tab.triphala gugglu 500 mgm, twice a day for 1 month should be given with warm water. Chinese herbs are holen and tang-kuei, are best. Western herbs like pennyroyal, myrrh and cayenne also have good action in his type. Herbal Supplements for Pre menstrual syndrome
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