Hello Divine, we are sorry to hear that you are having these uncomfortable symptoms. We always suggest you visit your primary physician or TCM practitioner to make sure you do not have anything else going on before self diagnosis. Once confirmed, you are having only PMS symptoms the suggested dosage of women's health soup is to consume it after your period is over. The herb package is a very general one but a TCM physician can formulate one specific for your needs. The herb package from Root + Spring comes makes 4 servings. We make the soup at the end of our period and consume 1 bowl of this PMS relief herbal chicken soup over 4 days. If you feel gastrointestinal upset, or excessive heat from the soup, then reduce or stop the remedy. Do not use if you have a bleeding disorder or are pregnant. After consulting with your physician, you may consume this soup remedy monthly or as needed.

Thank you Heidi. You got that right. Females are complex and so are our health requirements. Keeping our bodies in balance is no easy feat!

Hi Jen! This vegetable is a lotus root. They are super crunchy and a lovely vegetable for soups and stews and stir fries. Hope you give it a try.