Vata-type PMS

Symptoms of Vata-type PMS: 

• Lower backache
• Lower abdominal pain
• Bloating
• Anxiety, fear
• Insomnia
• Mood swings 

Remedies for Vata-type PMS:

The remedies for those suffering from PMS should be started one week prior to their anticipated date of period. The remedies for those with Vata-type PMS include:

• Drink Dashamoola tea twice a day. Honey can be added for taste.
• Eat 10 cherries a day on empty stomach for the entire week.
• Take 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel thrice a day before food with a pinch of black pepper.
• Ayurvedic medicine - Kaishore guggulu or Yogaraj guggulu - 1 tablet to be taken twice a day. [Consult a medicine practitioner before taking any medicine] 

Remedies useful for all types of PMS:

Some remedies which are useful for PMS regardless of its type include:

• Put 5 drops of warm ghee in each of your nostrils. This helps in stimulating natural hormones.
• Application of castor oil pack in case of abdominal pain and cramps.

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