Phytoestrogen Herbs

• Dong Quai is one plant used to treat mood swings.Siri Stafford/Lifesize/Getty Images
  
  Mood swings can be treated by phytoestrogen herbal remedies. These have estrogen components which are produced by plants and are good for treating low hormone levels in women. These herbs include black cohosh and dong quai. The downside is that the body will produce less estrogen on its own with continued use. Red clover, black cohosh and damiana have also been shown to positively affect those suffering from mood swings.
  
  

Non-Estrogen Herbs

• Some non-estrogenic herbs stimulate the natural occurrence of hormones in the body.Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images
  
  There are some herbs without any estrogen which can help with mood swings. They nourish your hormonal glands and promote the production of natural hormones. They also stimulate the pituitary and endocrine glands by inducing optimal functioning. Herbs such as macafem are considered a safe and natural way to treat mood swings. Another supplements that acts on the hypothalamus and pituitary glands is chaste tree.
  
  

Adequate Nutrition

• Adequate nutrition is imperative to good health and mood.Jupiterimages/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images
  
  It is very important that a woman takes care of her nutritional needs. She must eat sufficient food to derive the vitamins and minerals she requires. Otherwise, she may suffer from mood swings. Amino acids, vitamins and minerals all play an important part in the overall health of women. If there are low levels of these in a diet, the nervous system does not function properly. Natural nutritional supplements can improve mood swings.
  
  

Alternative Methods

• Hydrotherapy is an effective natural cure for mood swings.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  It is important that you have adequate rest when suffering from mood swings. This can give the body a chance to balance itself. Other methods include yoga, sound therapy by listening to slow relaxing music, hydrotherapy, which involves filling the tub with tepid water and soaking for 20 minutes, and drinking calming teas such as chamomile.