--- title: Does chamomile reduce premenstrual syndrome symptoms? | Niyora description: Yes, chamomile was significantly more effective than placebo at reducing physical and psychological PMS symptoms. We can be fairly confident because this was url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/effect-of-chamomile-capsule-on-premenstrual-syndrome-symptoms-relief-2018/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does chamomile reduce premenstrual syndrome symptoms? Randomised trial, 2018 # Does chamomile reduce premenstrual syndrome symptoms? Yes, chamomile was significantly more effective than placebo at reducing physical and psychological PMS symptoms. We can be fairly confident because this was a double-blind randomized controlled trial with 118 women. Moderate study design 118 university students at Guilan University of Medical Sciences in Iran with moderate to severe PMS ## What they did Double-blind randomized trial with 118 students with moderate to severe PMS. Chamomile group took 250 mg powder 3 times daily from 7 days before menstruation until bleeding began. Placebo group took identical capsules. Treatment lasted one cycle. Symptoms measured before and after with standardized screening tool. ## What they found Both the chamomile and placebo groups showed decreases in PMS symptom severity after one cycle of treatment. However, chamomile was more effective than placebo at reducing the severity of physical symptoms, psychological symptoms, and overall PMS symptoms. ## What it means for you Chamomile appears to be helpful for reducing PMS symptoms beyond just a placebo effect. The study was reasonably sized with 118 women and well-designed as a double-blind trial. The main limitations are that treatment was only tracked for one cycle and all participants were university students at one institution in Iran. 118 Number of women studied 250 mg Chamomile dose per administration 3 times daily Frequency of chamomile dosing ## About the study Original title Effect of Chamomile capsule on premenstrual syndrome symptoms relief Authors Elham Najafi Mollabashi, Tahereh Ziaie, Zahra Bostani Khalesi et al. Journal DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) Year 2018 Study design Randomised trial Participants 250 What was tested Chamomile powder 250 mg three times daily from 7 days before menstruation until menstrual bleeding started Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.22038/ijogi.2018.11799](https://doi.org/10.22038/ijogi.2018.11799) Original abstract Introduction: A significant percentage of women in reproductive age experience some menstrual- related mood and physical disorders called Premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The symptoms of this syndrome can affect the various aspects of person’s life. This study was performed with aim to evaluate the effect of Chamomile capsule on premenstrual syndrome symptoms relief in students. Methods: This double blind randomized clinical trial study was conducted on 118 students residing in dormitories of Guilan University of Medical Sciences in 2017 who suffered from moderate to severe premenstrual syndrome. Chamomile group received 250 mg of Chamomile powder and the subjects in placebo group received placebo 3 times a day from 7 days before menstruation until menstrual bleeding started for one cycle. Data collection tool was Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool (PSST). Data was analyzed by SPSS software (version 23), and independent t and paired t-test. P 0.05). After treatment, mean score of physical, psychological and overall severity of premenstrual syndrome symptoms significantly decreased in both groups (p <0.05). However, Chamomile was more effective than placebo in relieving severity of physical, psychological and total symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (p <0. 05). Conclusion: Using of Chamomile plant effectively reduces the severity of psychological, physical and total symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Reproduced under CC-BY-SA. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Other herbal medicine](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-herbal-other/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Randomised trial, 2025 Which is more effective for PMS - Vitagnus, soy, or both together? Randomised trial, 2026 Can propolis and fennelin reduce PMS symptoms? 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