Pre Menstrual Syndrome 104 - Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) - Herbs for Liver

As we mentioned in previous article, premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. The occurrence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) have more than doubled over the past 50 years due to the acceptance of it as a medical condition that is caused by unhealthy diet with high in saturated food. Premenstrual syndrome is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts. In this article, we will discuss herbs for liver.

By increasing the liver function, it helps to improve liver function in synthesis carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism and improve immune system in fighting against infection and inflammation caused by foreign invasion, thereby decreasing all types of premenstrual syndrome including menstrual pain and cramps, hormone imbalance, food and sugar craving.


1. Dandelion
Dandelion besides is used in liver detoxification, it also stimulate bile flow and help improve the symptoms of various liver diseases.

2. Milk thistle
Milk thistle is an antioxidant, besides helping to prevent toxins from penetrating liver cells and replacing the damage liver cells with new cell, it also contains high amount of essential fatty acid which is necessary for liver in fat and protein metabolism resulting in decreasing the risk of symptoms of PMS.

3.Turmeric
Turmeric besides has been used in traditional medicine as an antibacterial agent and teeth protector, it also contain chemical agent which helps to protect the liver against damage thereby decreasing the risk of inflammation and oxidation. It also aids in digestion by stimulating bile flow and supports liver detoxification.

4. Ginger
Besides is a powerful blood thinner, it also contains liver-protecting and antioxidant compounds which help protect the liver against any virus including hepatitis virus and toxins invasion, thereby, increasing the over all functions of liver for women with PMS.

5. Licorice root
Licorice root beside helps to repair the damage cells in the liver, it also has been used in traditional Chinese in treating liver damage caused by symptoms of chronic hepatitis.
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