PMS affects more than 70% to 90% of premenopausal women in the US and fewer women in Southeast Asia because of their diet. It is defined as the defective function of the ovaries related to the woman’s menstrual cycle. It affects a woman’s physical and emotional state and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormonal fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then subsides when the period begins. Symptoms are said to be so severe that 10-15% of women have to take time off work, costing companies millions of dollars a year. In this article, we will discuss how skullcap affects women with PMS.

I. Definition

Skullcap has been used for more than 200 years in Europe and other areas of the world as a mild relaxant and as a therapy for anxiety, nervous tension, and seizures. Chinese skullcap has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat allergies, infections, inflammation, cancer, and headaches.

II. How Skullcap Affects Women With PMS

1. Blood sugar

Chinese skull root contains chemicals that help lower blood sugar in the bloodstream by improving glucose regulation in the liver, which stimulates insulin production. Skullcap overdose can cause hypoglycemia and increase the risk of food and sugar cravings.

2. Nervous tension

The American skull is a tonic plant for the nerves. It helps nerve cells relax, which reduces the risk of overactive cells causing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and emotional and physical stress.

3. Inflammation

Chinese skullcap helps strengthen the immune system not only against inflammation caused by abnormal cell growth, but also reduces PMS symptoms caused by infections and allergic reactions.

4. Circulation system

Chinese skullcap also helps improve circulatory function by lowering blood pressure during the transport of oxygen and nutrients, reducing symptoms of tiredness, fatigue, and loss of concentration.

5. Premenstrual pain and cramps

Its convulsion helps to relax the muscles of the body, including the muscles of the uterus, which reduces the risk of the muscles contracting and relaxes quickly and repeatedly, causing menstrual pain and cramps.