Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Homeopathy- Natrium Muriaticium

PMS affects more than 70% to 90% of premenopausal women in the US and less so in Southeast Asian women due to their difference in lifestyle and social structure. The occurrence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has more than doubled in the last 50 years due to its acceptance as a medical condition caused by an unhealthy diet high in saturated foods. PMS is defined as defective ovarian function related to a woman’s menstrual cycle, affects a woman’s physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormonal fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then subsides when the period begins. In this article, we will discuss homeopathy: Natrium muriaticium affects women with PMS.

I. Definition
Natrum nuriaticum is one of the homeopathic remedies that has been used to treat water retention, breast swelling, and nervous tension such as irritability and sadness.

II. How homeopathy – natrium muriaticium affects women with premenstrual syndrome.

1.Water retention
Natrum nuriaticum is also known as table salt in homeopathic remedies. Helps regulate salt levels in the body, which reduces the risk of water retention.

2. Leukocytosis
Natrium muriaticium contains a substance that helps improve the immune system against leukocytosis by controlling the number of white blood cells when our body encounters an infection or acute inflammation, thus helping to reduce the risk of the reproductive system in case of bacteria invasion. and viruses that cause abnormal swelling. .

3. Digestive disorder
It also helps to improve the digestive system against abnormal function, such as the accumulation of infiltrated interstitial fluid in the tissues, which increases the digestive absorption of certain vital vitamins and minerals that are important in preventing PMS symptoms.

4. Chlorosis
It is surprising that some women with PMS may experience lack of energy, shortness of breath caused by chlorosis. Eating certain foods with a high amount of iron will help lower the risk of anemia.

5. Sensation of constriction and headache
Some women with PMS may also experience an abnormal constricting sensation and headache. It is caused by stagnation of blood and qi in the body, which increases the convulsion of blood vessels in the brain. Natrium muriaticium helps to invigorate blood circulation and regulate qi, eliminating the immoderate defensive response due to headache-muscle contraction-headache.