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About eighty-five percent of all women suffer from PMS or PMDD at some point in their lives. Premenstrual Syndrome is a dreadful condition that precedes your period and causes uncomfortable symptoms like backaches and cramps. Luckily, there are a number of tried remedies to live happier with PMS.

Depression, cramps, and headaches are some of the symptoms that mark the onset of the "Oh So Dreadful" days as most women associate with. These are the days when women suffer from Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS. It has become such a common term these days that it needs no introduction. Premenstrual Syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms that affect women during the week preceding the start of their period.

The fresh or dried roots and underground stems are commonly used to treat a wide range of ailments like rheumatism, arthritis and muscle pain. It is also a traditional remedy for menstrual irregularities, premenstrual syndrome and gynecological conditions like menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, palpitations, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and other symptoms that can occur during menopause). The stems and roots of the black cohosh are made into strong infusions (teas), capsules, solid extracts used in pills, or tinctures (liquid extracts).