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Dysmenorrhea

Women / Menstruation

Also known as: Menstrual crampsMenstrual painPainful menstruation

Supplements for Oral Use

  • Magnesium RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Magnesium relaxes muscles; alleviates menstrual cramps; alleviates menstrual pain. Take 0.5-1.0 g of magnesium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Coleus forskohlii RatingRatingRatingRating

    Coleus forskohlii is an antispasmodic; alleviates menstrual pain. Take standardized coleus forskohlii daily, containing 30-60 mg of forskolin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Dong quai RatingRatingRatingRating

    Dong quai is an estrogenic; alleviates menstrual cramps; alleviates menstrual pain. Take 2-4 g of dong quai daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Fish oil RatingRatingRatingRating

    Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; it is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; alleviates menstrual cramps and pain. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months. Use it on a regular basis.

  • Vitamin B3 - Niacin RatingRatingRatingRating

    Vitamin B3 - Niacin improves blood circulation; alleviates menstrual pain. Take 100-300 mg of niacin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Vitamin E RatingRatingRatingRating

    Vitamin E is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; alleviates menstrual pain. Take 400-800 IU of vitamin E daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Black haw root RatingRatingRating

    Black haw root alleviates menstrual cramps and pain. Take black haw root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Supplements for Topical Use

  • Clary sage oil RatingRating

    Clary sage oil alleviates menstrual pain. Use clary sage oil by inhalation daily for many weeks.

  • Lavender oil RatingRating

    Lavender oil alleviates menstrual pain. Use lavender oil by inhalation 2-3 times daily, for many months.

  • Progesterone RatingRating

    Progesterone improves hormonal balance; alleviates menstrual pain. Apply progesterone cream daily, containing 20-30 mg of progesterone, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Rose oil RatingRating

    Rose oil alleviates menstrual pain. Use rose oil by inhalation daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.

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