Evidence supporting the use of: Miroestrol
For the health condition: PMS (general)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Miroestrol is a phytoestrogenic compound found mainly in the tuberous root of Pueraria mirifica, a plant traditionally used in Thai herbal medicine. Its use for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) relief is primarily based on traditional practices rather than robust scientific validation. Historically, Pueraria mirifica has been consumed for its purported estrogen-like effects, believed to help alleviate symptoms related to hormonal fluctuations such as those experienced during PMS—these include mood changes, breast tenderness, and bloating.
However, while there is some traditional use of Pueraria mirifica and its extracts for female health and menopausal symptoms, scientific studies specifically investigating miroestrol or Pueraria mirifica for PMS are scarce. Most research has focused on menopausal symptoms rather than PMS, and results are not directly transferable. The available evidence for its effectiveness in PMS is therefore extremely limited, and the rationale for use is largely inferred from its general estrogenic activity and anecdotal or folk medicine reports.
In summary, the use of miroestrol to support or treat PMS is grounded in traditional practices and beliefs, with little direct scientific evidence to support its efficacy for this particular condition.
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
Evodia
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Evening Primrose Oil
Estrogen
Lotus
Sweet Orange alcohol
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Miroestrol
Breasts (enhance size)Menopause
PMS (general)
Sex Drive (low)