Premenstrual Syndrome

Feeling all cranky, tired, and bloated before your RED day? Well, you have Premenstrual Syndrome. PMS or Premenstrual Syndrome is a very common condition experienced by 75% of the women population in the world. The syndrome may start as early as two weeks before your menstruation. But, hey, you no longer need to worry for this troublesome time of the month as Cannabis and CBD oil help with PMS efficiently.

Premenstrual Syndrome is monthly condition experienced by women during the luteal phase of their menstrual cycle or the two weeks before their menstruation starts. When a woman is nearing her menstruation, her level of estrogen and progesterone increases which affects her physical, emotional, and mental health. During the onset of PMS, women experience different physical, mental, and emotional symptoms that can be very inconvenient and gets more painful as the period gets nearer.

There are about 150 symptoms     connected to PMS; the most typical symptoms are as follows:

1. Cramps and low back pain
2. Bloating
3. Headaches
4. Mood swings
5. Swelling/tenderness of the breast
6. Constipation/diarrhoea
7. Low sex drive
8. Feeling tired or fatigue
9. Food cravings

Cannabis is one of the oldest and most effective plants in treating many health conditions. In fact, it is one of the most primitive form of medicines that our ancestors used. Fortunately, with the legalization of Cannabis in many states in the US, we can now continue what our ancestors had left with Cannabis as a medicinal plant.

Our body has an Endocannabinoid System which is composed of many receptors in the central and peripheral nervous system. The main function of Endocannabinoid system if to regulate all the systems in our body in order to create equilibrium. And this is where Cannabis enters the picture. Cannabis contains a huge number of cannabinoids which can reactivates the receptors in Endocannabinoid System. Once the receptors are activated, the system will then track down the informalities in our body and maximize the body’s immune defenses to treat illness and regain the body’s equilibrium.

#1 Cannabis can soothe breast pain and tenderness

Tenderness and soreness of the breast is one of the many symptoms that women typically experience when nearing their menstrual period. During the 11th century, women creates a concoction and ointment from Cannabis leaves to alleviate the soreness of their breast.

#2 Cannabis can minimize headache

Headache is one of the most troublesome symptoms of PMS. Cannabis edibles are popular treatment for headaches and migraines in some countries. A study shown that 85% of 121 participants with migraines reportedly had fewer attack after using Cannabis.

#3 Cannabis can help you sleep

One of the after effect of using Cannabis is sleepiness. If you use Cannabis during your luteal phase, you will be able to get more sleep. And more sleep means lesser fatigue and mood swings attacks.

#4 Cannabis can reduce cramps

A research conducted by Dr. William B. O’Shaughnessy in the 19th century showed the effectiveness of Cannabis use in managing menstrual cramps. In fact, there are certain reports with the use of Cannabis in treating chronic pain.

#5 Cannabis can treat digestive disorder

Diarrhea can occur anytime during the luteal phase until a couple of days during menstruation. This condition is caused by the imbalance in hormones during the menstrual phase. Many researches have shown positive response with to the use of Cannabis in treating gastrointestinal disorder and Crohn’s Disease which means it can also become an effective means to treat diarrhea.