Vata-type dysmenorrhea

Symptoms of Vata-type Dysmenorrhea: 

• Timing of pain: More pain before onset of menstruation
• Flow: Scanty
• Lower backache
• Lower abdominal pain
• Bloating
• Insomnia
• Constipation
• Cramps

Remedies for Vata-type Dysmenorrhea:

• Take 1 tablespoon of a mixture of ashwagandha, vidari and tagar should be taken with warm water after lunch and dinner.
• Take 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel thrice a day before food with 2 pinches of black pepper till the pain subsides.
• Apply of castor oil on the lower abdomen.
• Ayurvedic medicine - Triphla guggulu or Yogaraj guggulu - 1 tablet to be taken twice a day. [Consult a medicine practitioner before taking any medicine] 

Remedy useful for all types of Dysmenorrhea:

Dry roast cumin seeds until they smell pungent. Cool these and chew 1 tablespoon slowly followed with 1 tablespoon of aloe vera juice.

References:

Primary Source: Vasant D. Lad - The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies - Part 3 - Secrets of Ayurvedic Sefl Healing: An Encyclopaedia of Illness and Remedies