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 Chinese herbs helps to treat liver blood stagnation for women with PMS.

1. Red pony (Chi shao)
Red pony is a traditional Chinese medicine used in treating all kind of gynaecological problem. It helps to release the blood stagnation in the abdominal region including blood stagnation in the uterus thereby reducing any abdominal enlargement or swelling resulting in lessening the abdominal pain and cramps for some women with PMS.

Thousands of people get the flu every year. There is no one sure fire way to cure the symptoms of the flu however there are hundreds of different ways to get relief from the flu. Everyone has their own way to cure their symptoms of the flu, and some ways work better for some and still others choose different methods. Traditional medicines, prescriptions, over the counter medications, homeopathic and herbal remedies all have ways to reduce the signs and symptoms of the flu. Its up to you to choose what works best for you.

            Although the number one flu remedy is of course to not get the flu, but no matter how hard we try there is no sure way to avoid getting the flu. Even flu shots that are offered at hospitals, pharmacies and clinics don’t always prevent someone from getting the flu.  Depending upon your beliefs will determine what flu remedies and preventions are right for you.

A visit to a well-known tea parlor in old Delhi opened a whole new world of tea infusions, flavored teas and herbal teas called Tisane. The world of herbal teas extends much beyond our realms of imaginations and there is a variety of aromatic teas available which not only have health benefits but also delectable flavors.

Tisanes, as herbal teas are known, resemble the common tea and are similarly brewed in boiling water but they do not have the tea leaf from Camellia Sinensis bush. For over 5,000 years herbal teas have been part of the tradition and culture around the globe.

Tisanes can be made from the mixture of fresh or dried flowers, leaves, seeds or roots, grasses, nuts, barks etc according to their health benefits and taste.