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Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Essential Oils-Rosemary

18 June 2009 · Viewed 5249 times · Disclaimer & Terms
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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. 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 how essential oils - rosemary helps to treat PMS.

I. Definition
Rosemary is a perennial herb with fragrant evergreen needle-like leaves belongs to of the Labiatae family and native to the Mediterranean region. Essential oil rosemary extracted from plant has been used in tradition medicine in treating memory loss and slow recall.

II. How essential oils-rosemary effects women with PMS
1. Minerals
Rosemary is rich in iron and calcium which not only help to increase the blood circulation and absorption of oxygen but also enhance the function of cells signalling to each other, including cells in the gland resulting in reducing the risk depression, anxiety, fatigue and tiredness.

2. Vitamins
It also contains vitamin B complex including vitamin B6 which is vital for controlling the nervous system in production of certain hormones which help to regulate sleep, mood, behaviour, cognition and inhibit prolactin hormone produced the pituitary gland.

3. Liver enhancer
It is said that essential oil rosemary also contains chemical compounds which help to increase function of fat and protein metabolism and balance the levels of essential acids resulting in decreasing risk of premenstrual pain and cramps caused by over production of PGE2.

4. Astringent
Astrigent helps to improve the function of lung in absorbing oxygen thereby, it helps not only to reduce the risk of respiratory system problem such as asthma and cough but improve oxygen levels in the bloodstream resulting in lessening the risk of loss of concentration, loss of memory and slow recall.

5. Carnosic acid
Essential oil rosemary also contains high levels of carnisic acid which not only helps to improve the immune system in fighting against the radical forming in the brain and neurodegenerative diseases, but also protect our body from infection and inflammation including the reproductive organs.


Since PMS is treatable and manageable by natural remedies and a self help course, if you have PMS, please look on the bright side.
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