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A guide to premenstrual syndrome (PMS)⁠
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), or premenstrual tension (PMT), affects many people who menstruate, causing a range of physical and emotional symptoms. This article explores herbal treatments for PMS, offering insights into traditional remedies and their applications.⁠
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Read the full article to discover valuable insights on:⁠
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🌱Understanding PMS and how it works⁠
🌱The root cause of PMS⁠
🌱Signs and symptoms⁠
🌱Herbal and holistic solutions⁠
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🌿Gypsywort / Bugleweed (Lycopus europaeus / Lycopus virginicus)⁠
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Bugleweed is a perennial plant with the characteristic square stem of the mint (Lamiaceae) family to which it belongs although unlike many of the plants included in this family, it lacks any significant aromatic qualities only giving off a very mild unique odour when crushed.⁠
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In folklore, bugleweed was associated with having mystical powers to ward off evil spirits and protect against witchcraft and, perhaps paradoxically, is said to have been used in rituals and spells.⁠
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🌿Gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus / Lycopus virginicus)⁠
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Both gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus) and bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus) are often used interchangeably within herbal medicine. The constituent profile and medicinal actions and indications of the two species are almost identical.⁠
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Energetically, bugleweed brings the virtues of calm equanimity, particularly to situations where there is anxiety and hyper-vigilance, cooling excessive heat from a situation and encouraging nourishment and rest when needed.⁠
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