Evidence supporting the use of: Peach
For the health condition: PMS (general)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
The use of peach (Prunus persica) for supporting or treating premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is primarily rooted in traditional medicine, particularly in East Asian practices. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), various parts of the peach tree—including the fruit, flowers, seeds, and bark—have been used for centuries to address a range of health concerns. The peach kernel (semen persicae) is sometimes employed to "invigorate blood" and "dispel stasis," which are concepts that, in TCM, relate to menstrual health and the alleviation of menstrual discomforts, including those associated with PMS.
However, the evidence supporting the use of peach specifically for PMS symptoms (such as mood swings, bloating, cramps, and irritability) is scant in scientific literature. While peaches are a source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants—which theoretically might have a mild benefit for general health—there is no robust clinical data demonstrating their efficacy for PMS. The traditional use is generally anecdotal or based on historical texts rather than modern biomedical research. Thus, while peach is sometimes recommended in traditional contexts for menstrual or women's health, this should not be interpreted as validated by scientific standards, and the strength of evidence remains low.
In summary, peach’s use for PMS is justified by tradition rather than scientific validation, and anyone seeking effective PMS support should consult healthcare providers and rely on treatments with proven efficacy.
Other ingredients used for PMS (general)
27-deoxyacteinAerva lanata
Agnuside
Agrimonia pilosa
Alchemilla
Ashoka
ashwagandha
banana
bee pollen
beet
black cohosh
borage
borage oil
bupleurum falcatum
calcium
Calendula
chamomile
chaste tree
chocolate
Clary sage
Cnidium
cohosh
Cyathula
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dong quai
dong quai root
eicosapentaenoic acid
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
equol (proprietary)
estrogen
evening primrose oil
evening primrose oil
Evodia
fennel
flaxseed
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
green tea
Gugglesterone
inositol
jujube
kudzu
Labisia pumila
Lady's Mantle
licorice root
lignans
liquid liver fractions
lotus
maca
macaenes
magnesium
Miroestrol
Montanoa tomentosa
Motherwort
peach
Phthalides
Phytoestrogens
Pimpinella
pollen
Pulsatilla
Pycnogenol
quail egg
relora® (proprietary)
royal jelly
Rubiaceae
Rubus
sage
Soy
soybean
Sweet Bay
Sweet Orange alcohol
Szechuan lovage
Valerian root
Vervain
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin D
Vitex Agnus-Castus
Watermelon
Wild yam
Zinc
Other health conditions supported by peach
Acid IndigestionAppetite (deficient)
Asthma
Colds (general)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (general)
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Fever
Gastritis
Hangover
Indigestion
Inflammation
Insomnia
Jaundice (adults)
Kidney Stones
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)
PMS (general)
