Evidence supporting the use of: Mum
For the health condition: PMS (general)

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Synopsis

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

Mum, also known as Chrysanthemum, is primarily used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and other traditional systems for various health conditions, including those related to women's health. In the context of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Mum is not a principal herb but may be included in some traditional formulations aimed at "clearing heat," calming the liver, or alleviating headaches and irritability—symptoms that can sometimes accompany PMS. The traditional use is based on TCM theory rather than scientific studies, and it is not universally recognized as a key PMS remedy even within traditional practice. There is a lack of robust clinical evidence or randomized controlled trials directly supporting the efficacy of Mum for PMS in the biomedical literature. Thus, while it appears in some traditional herbal blends for women's health, its use for PMS is justified more by historical precedent and theoretical benefit within traditional frameworks than by scientific validation. Evidence supporting its role is limited to traditional texts, anecdotal reports, and its inclusion in multi-herb formulas rather than direct clinical research.

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