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whats the minimum dose of evening primrose oil should be taken to relieve pms
( 5 Feb 2007)

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Take magnesium 1,000 mg. a day . Deficiencies have been linked to PMS.

Take calcium 1,500 mg. a day this helps reduce some symptoms.

Take Vitamin B6 reduces water retention and increases blood circulation to the female organs.

Take Vitamin E to help reduce breast soreness.

Black cohosh relieves premenstrual tension, menstrual cramps and water retention, helps control mood changes.

MORE HOME REMEDIES FOR PMS AT:
WWW.HOMEMADEMEDICINE.COM/PMS.HTML

answered by C S N on 7 Feb 2007, 11:54:24

Evening primrose oil can be safely tried at a dose of 2-4 gms (standardized to 9% gamma a-linolenic acid) and especially useful if there is breast tenderness and pain present. It gives relief when there are other symptoms associated with PMS such as irritable bowel syndrome and hot flushes

Source: J Am Pharm Assoc 40(2):234-242, 2000.

Here are some additional links that you will find useful to deal with problems associated with PMS–

Home Remedies For Breast Tenderness:
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/articles/259/
women-s-issues/home-remedies-for-breast-tenderness.html

Many other things you want to know about PMS plus natural home remedies for PMS -
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Premenstrual-syndrome-(PMS).html

Read about Dong Quai, Chaste tree berry and many more natural home treatments for PMS in this article -
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/articles/233/
medicines-and-remedies/home-remedies-for-premen
strual-syndrome-pms.html

answered by P P on 7 Feb 2007, 3:16:45

Question on PMS relief and evening primrose oil

whats the minimum dose of evening primrose oil should be taken to relieve pms ( 5 Feb 2007)

whats the minimum dose of evening primrose oil should be taken to relieve pms
( 5 Feb 2007)