Evidence supporting the use of: Relora® (proprietary)
For the health condition: PMS (general)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Relora® is a proprietary blend of extracts from Magnolia officinalis and Phellodendron amurense. Its primary marketed use relates to stress reduction, anxiety, and possibly the regulation of cortisol levels. While Relora® is not traditionally used for PMS (premenstrual syndrome) in herbal medicine, some recent clinical studies have explored its potential benefits for PMS symptoms, mainly due to its effects on mood and stress.
A small number of randomized, placebo-controlled trials and open-label studies suggest Relora® may reduce stress, anxiety, and irritability—symptoms that can be prominent in PMS. One pilot study found that women taking Relora® reported reductions in negative mood, anxiety, and stress compared to placebo, which could indirectly benefit PMS sufferers. However, direct studies specifically targeting PMS symptoms are very limited, and most research focuses on general stress or mood improvement rather than the full spectrum of PMS symptoms (such as bloating, breast tenderness, or specific menstrual pain).
Overall, the evidence supporting Relora® for PMS is preliminary and based on its ability to address some mood-related symptoms common to PMS, rather than robust, direct clinical validation for the full range of PMS symptoms. More and larger trials are needed to establish its effectiveness specifically for PMS. Currently, the use of Relora® for PMS is justified more by early scientific interest and indirect findings than by traditional use or strong clinical validation.
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
Gugglesterone
Lotus
Sweet Orange alcohol
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by relora® (proprietary)
Adrenal FatigueAnxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Appetite (excessive)
Fatigue
Irritability
Mood Swings
PMS (general)
Stress
Sugar Cravings
Worry
Products containing relora® (proprietary)
Nature's Sunshine Cortisol Formula (Nature's Cortisol Formula)