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)
ashwagandhabeet
black cohosh
borage oil
bupleurum falcatum
calcium
chamomile
chaste tree
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dong quai root
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
evening primrose oil
fennel
flaxseed
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
green tea
inositol
jujube
kudzu
licorice root
lignans
liquid liver fractions
maca
magnesium
motherwort
pollen
quail egg
relora® (proprietary)
sage
soybean
valerian root
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin D
watermelon
wild yam
zinc
tangerine
bee pollen
lingusticum wallichii
royal jelly
Equol (proprietary)
peach
27-deoxyactein
Alchemilla
Aerva lanata
Agrimonia pilosa
Acetylsalicylic acid
Agnuside
Ashoka
Borage
banana
Cohosh
Calendula
Clary sage
Cnidium
Cyathula
Chocolate
Dong Quai
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Evening Primrose Oil
Estrogen
Lotus
Sweet Orange alcohol
Vervain
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)