Evidence supporting the use of: Rubiaceae (unspecified)
For the health condition: PMS (general)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
The use of plants from the Rubiaceae family for managing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is primarily rooted in traditional medicine rather than supported by robust scientific evidence. Various genera within Rubiaceae, such as Uncaria, Mitragyna, and Morinda, have been used in ethnobotanical practices for a wide range of ailments, including menstrual disorders. For example, Morinda citrifolia (noni) has historical use in Polynesian medicine, and some Rubiaceae species are employed in folk remedies for pain relief and menstrual regulation. However, these uses are based on anecdotal or cultural traditions rather than rigorous clinical evaluation.
There is a paucity of well-conducted scientific studies specifically examining the efficacy of any Rubiaceae species in treating PMS symptoms. Few phytochemical or pharmacological studies address premenstrual syndrome directly; those that do are generally preliminary or conducted in vitro or in animal models and do not provide conclusive evidence applicable to humans. Therefore, while some Rubiaceae plants are traditionally used for menstrual health in certain cultures, this practice is not substantiated by substantial scientific validation. As a result, the evidence supporting the use of Rubiaceae for PMS is weak and should be regarded cautiously until more targeted research is available.
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 Rubiaceae (unspecified)
AnemiaAppetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Edema
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Gonorrhea
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Hypertension
Inflammation
Insomnia
Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Memory and Brain Function
Migraine
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)
PMS (general)