Moreover, 20 percent of them experience severe symptoms which cause them resort to medications. Such hormonal changes as high estrogen and progesterone levels can worsen these symptoms and over time may lead to mood disorders, weight gain, inability to conceive, and hair loss.

Oftentimes, many women also face sugar cravings before their periods. or they take the edge off a bad day with a few glasses of red wine. Combined with environmental toxins, chronic stress, and lack of exercise these things can significantly disrupt hormones and increase PMS symptoms.

How do you get these issues under control? Your doctor can help you determine the causes of your symptoms by knowing your personal health history and using labs.  While waiting for labs you can use adaptogens to relieve your symptoms and regulate periods. Adaptogens are a range of several plants used to stabilize physiological processes and protect the body from mental, emotional, and physical stress. Adaptogenic herbs combined with managing stress levels, eating an anti-inflammatory diet, and keeping healthy blood sugar levels can balance your hormones and relieve PMS symptoms.  Adaptogenic herbs can help your body:

• Lower your inflammation 
• Regulate your cortisol levels
• Strengthen your immune system
• Improve your adrenal function
• Increase your physical and mental endurance

Let’s look at seven herbs that will help you ease PMS symptoms: 

1. Rhodiola Rosea 

Rhodiola Rosea can help you fight fatigue before your period by boosting your endurance.  This is the best adaptogen to control stress hormones and increase energy levels. According to research, Rhodiola Rosea can relieve stress symptoms and prevent chronic stress including stress-related complications. This adaptogen also maintains normal progesterone. However, if you suffer from depression or bipolar disorder you shouldn’t take it without supervision.

2. Gotu Kola 

PMS symptoms can increase due to stress, but Gotu Kola also called Centella Asiatica can help combat even constant stress. This is a relaxant herb that is used as a natural remedy for mental issues. Gotu Kola also possesses amazing benefits:

• It protects the brain from neurotoxins
• Stimulates growth of new brain cells
• Improves memory and mood
• Improves sleep 

3. Siberian Ginseng 

Women with severe PMS symptoms often can’t focus or concentrate. Siberian Ginseng is an ideal remedy for these issues which improves stamina, energy, concentration, and focus.

This herb also helps reduce fatigue, boosts the immune system, improves memory and mental problems, and improves sleep. Research also shows that ginseng can eliminate anxiety and depression as well as inflammation diseases.  It can also increase sex drive. 

4. Licorice Root 

Are you sick of acne breakouts that occur during PMS? Acne may be caused by high testosterone levels. Licorice can be helpful since it blocks the production of male hormones that cause pimples before menstruation. Licorice root has been used in Chinese medicine to combat microbes and viruses. It also decreases inflammation and increases energy. 

5. Ashwagandha 

If you suffer from anxiety or insomnia, then you need Ashwagandha. This herb decreases cortisol levels and brings a deep sense of calm. It decreases inflammation, anxiety, oxidative stress, and improves memory, sleeps, and libido. This herb is especially helpful in reducing heavy bleeding during the period and is used in fibroids treatment.

6. Maca

If you feel all hot and sweaty before your period, maca can help you get rid of it. This root is able to manage PMS symptoms, boost your immune system, keep your thyroid healthy, and more.

7. Cordyceps Sinensis

Cordyceps Sinensis is a remedial mushroom that helps balance blood sugar and thus eliminates sugar cravings. It also helps nourish and maintain your adrenals and improve liver function. According to research, cordycepin which is contained in Cordyceps Sinensis has anti-cancerous and anti-inflammatory properties. Cordycepin also can improve the immune system, heart, liver, kidneys, and more.