I don't like to take panadol...but I don't have menstrual cramps, generally. (Nor periods themselves, sometimes. -wry-) So I can't really say - but yes, even today, people use herbal remedies.

Har? Are you talking about guys with periods, or..? -confused- As far as no such things, haven't I mentioned the Book World? (Jasper Fforde) Though I admit, it isn't so much a theme as something mentioned in passing, while our heroine is there.

Oh, sounds interesting. Might borrow it if ever I see it.