Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
For the health condition: PMS (general)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) has a long history of traditional use for alleviating symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS), such as irritability, cramps, and sleep disturbances. In various traditional medicine systems, including European herbal medicine, chamomile has been valued for its calming, antispasmodic, and mild sedative properties. These qualities are thought to help ease menstrual discomfort and emotional symptoms linked to PMS.

Scientific evidence supporting chamomile's effectiveness for PMS is limited. Some small clinical studies suggest chamomile may reduce menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) due to its anti-inflammatory and muscle-relaxant effects, but studies specifically addressing PMS as a broader syndrome are scarce. The available research has generally focused on individual symptoms that overlap with PMS, such as anxiety or sleep problems, rather than PMS itself.

Overall, chamomile's use for PMS is primarily justified by traditional practice rather than robust scientific validation. While preliminary findings on related symptoms are promising, well-designed clinical trials are needed to establish its efficacy for PMS as a whole.

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