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title: Can herbs and supplements help with PMS symptoms? | Niyora
description: Herbs like chaste berry and supplements like calcium and magnesium may help with PMS. Evidence is strongest when combined with lifestyle changes and therapy,
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-an-overview-of-the-review-analysis-and-potential-role-of-2023/
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Review, 2023

# Can herbs and supplements help with PMS symptoms?

Herbs like chaste berry and supplements like calcium and magnesium may help with PMS. Evidence is strongest when combined with lifestyle changes and therapy, though more research is needed.

 Moderate study design

Not applicable (systematic review)

## What they did

Reviewed research on PMS, its causes, and the role of herbal and dietary supplements in treatment alongside other approaches.

## What they found

Severe PMS affects 5-8% of women; most with severe PMS also have PMDD. Physical symptoms include headache, tiredness, indigestion, insomnia, nausea, and breast tenderness. Emotional symptoms include mood swings, anxiousness, and aggressiveness. Treatment involves education, herbs (St John's Wort, chaste berry, saffron, ginkgo biloba, chamomile, evening primrose, turmeric), supplements (Vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium), lifestyle changes, relaxation therapies, CBT, stress reduction, and acupuncture. Current drugs like SSRIs and hormonal therapy have unwanted side effects.

## What it means for you

There are natural options for PMS that may help, especially combined with lifestyle and psychological approaches. However, strong scientific evidence for herbal and supplement effectiveness is limited compared to prescription medicines. More research is needed.

5-8%

women with severe PMS

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual Syndrome: An Overview of the Review Analysis, and Potential Role of Herbal and Dietary Supplements Authors Pooja Kumari, Rashmi Saxena Pal, MVNL Chaitanya et al. Journal Current Women s Health Reviews Year 2023 Study design Review What was tested Herbs, supplements, lifestyle changes, and therapy Read the paper [doi.org/10.2174/0115734048249644231016094235](https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734048249644231016094235)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Anxiety and tension](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-anxiety/)[Sleep and insomnia](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-sleep/)[SSRIs and antidepressants](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-ssri/)[Cognitive behavioral therapy](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-cbt/)[Exercise and yoga](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-exercise/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)[Calcium](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-calcium/)[Magnesium](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-magnesium/)[Vitamin B6](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-vitamin-b6/)[Vitex agnus-castus (chasteberry)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-vitex/)[Saffron](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-saffron/)[Evening primrose oil](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-evening-primrose/)[Ginkgo biloba](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-ginkgo/)[Curcumin and turmeric](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-curcumin/)[Other herbal medicine](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-herbal-other/)[Acupuncture and acupressure](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-acupuncture/)

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