Help for PMS

Around 70 per cent of women suffer from some degree of PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) during their lives. And with symptoms ranging from pain and water retention to mood swings and fatigue it can be seriously debilitating. But now it seems an ancient herbal remedy may help to bring relief.

In a recent study carried out on Chinese women with moderate to severe PMS, extracts of Vitex agnus castus showed promising results. In particular it seemed to help water retention and low mood.

Agnus castus can be found in PremHerb

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