Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Pollen, particularly bee pollen or flower pollen extracts, has a history of traditional use for various women's health concerns, including premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Some traditional and herbal medicine systems, especially in Europe, have used pollen extracts as part of polyherbal preparations aimed at alleviating menstrual discomfort, fatigue, and mood disturbances associated with PMS. An example is the use of flower pollen extracts in proprietary blends such as "Femal®," which has been marketed for menstrual and menopausal symptoms.

However, the scientific evidence supporting pollen's efficacy for PMS is limited. A few small studies and open-label trials, primarily conducted in Sweden, have investigated pollen extract combinations, but these studies are often of low methodological quality, lack rigorous blinding, and have small sample sizes. Some reported mild improvements in mood or physical symptoms, but the results are not robust or widely replicated.

Systematic reviews and authoritative sources, such as Cochrane reviews or clinical guidelines, do not list pollen as a well-supported treatment for PMS. Thus, while pollen’s use for PMS has roots in traditional practice and anecdotal reports, strong scientific validation is lacking, and the overall quality of evidence is very low.

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