| One of the most common ailments of women in their | | | | PMS, the root is used to treat respiratory ailments |
| reproductive years is pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). | | | | such as bronchitis, asthma, and TB. Men can also |
| Depression, bloating, breast tenderness, irritability and | | | | benefit from Suma. Taking the root as a supplement, |
| mood swings are common symptoms of PMS. One | | | | they can cope under severe physical and mental |
| of the food supplements that alleviate symptoms of | | | | strain. |
| PMS is Suma, also known as Brazilian ginseng. | | | | The Brazilian ginseng has an effect on the monthly |
| Some women can take PMS in stride. In most cases, | | | | period; hence, it influences the pituitary glands. |
| the symptoms are so severe that these can be | | | | Therefore, it can also be considered as an |
| debilitating. Women have been known to resort to | | | | aphrodisiac. Germanium which is a trace mineral is also |
| various treatments just to feel better their monthly | | | | found in Suma. Since this mineral has favorable |
| periods. The beneficial effects of Brazilian ginseng are | | | | effects on conditions like food allergies, leukemia, |
| getting around the female circuit. Comparing notes, | | | | cardiovascular problems, and some chronic viral |
| women have found that Brazilian ginseng has worked | | | | infections, the root has become valuable in medical |
| wonders. | | | | and herbal treatments. |
| A woman has PMS when her symptoms happen | | | | Brazilian ginseng or Suma can be taken in capsules, |
| during the two weeks before her menstrual cycle. If | | | | and as a tea beverage. It is also used to flavor |
| a doctor has excluded other serious conditions that | | | | foods. There are instructions to be followed carefully |
| produce similar symptoms like headaches, and irritable | | | | as this cannot be taken together with some |
| bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue then PMS is the | | | | medications. Before taking this root, ask a doctor's |
| cause. There is no exact cause of PMS but it is | | | | advice. It is best to have the advantages not the |
| connected to the variable levels of estrogen and | | | | disadvantages when it comes to one's health. |
| progesterone hormones that are mobilized before | | | | Brazilian ginseng has its roots in South American |
| the monthly period. | | | | culture. It is a herbal supplement known to help the |
| Taken as a food supplement, Brazilian ginseng will | | | | body overcome stress and diseases. Sums has been |
| ease or rid women of breast tenderness during their | | | | used for hundreds of years as a "womens tonic" for |
| periods. The soothing effect on the nerves calms | | | | treatment of menstrual cramps. It is becoming |
| even the most irritable of women. Aside from easing | | | | famous worldwide. |