Herbal Remedies by Symptom

PMS / premenstrual syndrome — Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies

The Omnia Sana plant database documents 5 medicinal plants traditionally used for pms / premenstrual syndrome. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.

Also known as: premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual, breast pain, mastalgia, cyclical breast pain.

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Black CohoshActaea racemosa
Traditional use

Premenstrual and menstrual complaints (traditional use)

ChasteberryVitex agnus-castus
Traditional use

Eases cyclical breast pain (mastalgia) and menstrual-cycle complaints including cramping; Relief of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms

Evening PrimroseOenothera biennis
Traditional use

Premenstrual syndrome and cyclical breast pain - some positive but inconsistent trial results (a recent RCT found evening primrose oil reduced cyclical breast-pain severity versus placebo, with a combination of EPO and vitamin E most effective)

Raspberry LeafRubus idaeus
Traditional use

inferred from emmenagogue action

Shepherd's PurseCapsella bursa-pastoris
Traditional use

inferred from emmenagogue action

Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice — always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.