Mode of action:
VITEX (Vitex agnus-castus) - Family: Verbenaceae
Vitex is used for PMS symptoms. Stimulating progestational activity, it regulates and balances the production of progesterone and estrogen during the menstrual cycle and helps regulate the menstrual cycle.
SKULLCAP (Scutellaria officinalis) - Family: Lamiaceae
Its antispasmodic action is effective to release muscle tension and menstrual pain (premenstrual tension), muscle pain, muscle spasms, back pain and tension in the neck.
LEMON BALM (Melissa officinalis) - Family: Lamiaceae
One of the best plants for PMS; it calms anxiety and irritability. Melissa is antispasmodic.
ARTICHOKE (Cynara scolymus) - Family: Asteraceae
Artichoke improves poor digestion, helps treat hepatobiliary dysfunction (jaundice, liver failure, etc.), bloating and nausea; facilitates the kidney and urinary elimination; fights against constipation by stimulating bile secretion.
FEVERFEW (Tanacetum parthenium) - Family: Asteraceae
It regulates the menses and is an emmenagogue. It stimulates digestion and menstruation. Indicated for menses with a tendency toward migraines during this period.
BLACK COHOSH (Actea racemosa) - Family: Renonculaceae
Helps alleviate PMS, regulates excessively heavy or irregular periods, headaches of a nervous origin and hot flashes, especially during menopause.