This document lists 10 home remedies for premenstrual syndrome (PMS): ginger, chasteberry, apple cider vinegar, flaxseeds, calcium and magnesium, exercise, red raspberry, evening primrose oil, fennel, and cinnamon. Ginger and chasteberry help regulate hormones and reduce PMS symptoms like cramps. Apple cider vinegar, flaxseeds, and evening primrose oil can help with symptoms like bloating, mood changes, and breast tenderness. Calcium, magnesium, and exercise are also recommended for balancing hormones and easing symptoms. Red raspberry, fennel, and cinnamon have anti-inflammatory properties that relieve cramps.

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10 Home Remedies for
Premenstrual Syndrome
(PMS)

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Ginger
Ginger is an excellent natural remedy for menstrual problems,
including cramps, PMS and irregular menstruation. A study
published in the journal International Scholarly Research
Notices found ginger to be effective in reducing the severity of
PMS symptoms.
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Chasteberry
Chasteberry, also called vitex, regulates the endocrine system
and the synthesis of hormones. It suppresses the release of
prolactin, a hormone that is believed to be a contributing factor
in PMS symptoms. It also helps treat irregular menstruation.
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Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is helpful in treating a wide variety of
ailments. It is also good for reducing PMS symptoms like
bloating, water retention, cramping, headaches, irritability and
fatigue.
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Flaxseeds
Flaxseeds contain omega-3 fatty acids that have been found to
be helpful in reducing PMS symptoms like depression, anxiety,
bloating, breast tenderness and headaches. Plus, they contain
lignans that block excess estrogen and balance hormone
metabolism.
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Calcium and Magnesium
Calcium is believed to help balance hormone levels, thus easing
PMS symptoms. Also, it is good for your bones as well as overall
health.
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Exercise
Regular exercise is highly recommended for reducing
premenstrual syndrome. Although more research is needed to
confirm this, a few small studies suggest that exercising can
ease some symptoms, especially pain and mood swings.
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Red Raspberry
Red raspberry herb is beneficial for women at all stages of life. It
has been found to work as a relaxant agent, thus reducing cramps
and spasms. It is rich in various vitamins and minerals, especially B-
complex vitamins, calcium and magnesium. It also works as a
uterine tonic, aids digestion and regulates menstrual periods.
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Evening Primrose Oil
Research indicates that evening primrose oil may help reduce
PMS symptoms. It is particularly beneficial for those dealing
with breast tenderness. Plus, it is loaded with gamma linolenic
acid (GLA) that helps regulate pain and inflammation in the
body.
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Fennel
Fennel is considered useful in relieving cramping and
discomfort associated with premenstrual syndrome and
menstruation as it helps rebalance female hormones. Plus,
being a natural diuretic and digestive aid, it helps reduce water
retention and bloating.
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon has potent anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic
properties that help relieve PMS symptoms like cramps. Also, it
contains nutrients like calcium, manganese and iron. Cinnamon
is good for digestion and blood sugar control as well.
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