Herbal medicine in the treatment of premenstrual syndromes
Journal of Medicinal Plants. 2011; 10 (37): 1-5
in English
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| ID: emr-123916
ABSTRACT
Premenstrual syndromes [PMS] are a group of menstrually related, chronic and cyclical disorders characterized by emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms in the second half [luteal phase] of the menstrual cycle. Several line of evidence point to a significant role of the serotonergic system in the course of the luteal phase in women with PMS/ Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. It has been reported that herbal medicine is useful in relieving the symptoms of PMS. An American telephone survey suggested that up to 80% self-medicating sufferers use complementary remedies. This review focused on herbal medicine in the treatment of PMS
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Crocus
/
Herbal Medicine
/
Phytotherapy
Limits:
Female
/
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Med. Plants
Year:
2011
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