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

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Phellodendron bark, also known as Huang Bai in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a long history of use in East Asian herbal practices. While it is most commonly employed for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and damp-heat clearing properties, some traditional sources have used it within formulas aimed at addressing symptoms that can overlap with premenstrual syndrome (PMS), such as irritability, swelling, or discomfort. However, there is no strong or direct tradition of using Phellodendron bark specifically for PMS as understood in modern clinical terms. Instead, its inclusion in PMS-related herbal formulas is usually as part of a broader approach to balance the body’s internal conditions rather than as a single agent targeting PMS.

Scientific evidence for the use of Phellodendron bark in treating or supporting PMS is minimal to nonexistent. Most of the available research focuses on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and possible mood-modulating effects due to compounds like berberine, but these have not been specifically investigated in the context of PMS symptoms in clinical trials. Thus, while some traditional use exists, especially within multi-herb formulas, the evidence supporting its efficacy for PMS is weak and largely anecdotal.

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