--- title: What do pharmacy students know about using herbs for PMS? | Niyora description: Pharmacy students had moderate knowledge (58.9% correct answers) about these herbs, and about 83% believed the herbs could help PMS symptoms. However, this st url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/anti-premenstrual-syndrome-pms-properties-of-chaste-tree-berry-vitex-evening-2024/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - What do pharmacy students know about using herbs for PMS? Survey study, 2024 # What do pharmacy students know about using herbs for PMS? Pharmacy students had moderate knowledge (58.9% correct answers) about these herbs, and about 83% believed the herbs could help PMS symptoms. However, this study only surveyed opinions. It did not test whether these herbs actually work. Early or limited evidence 39 first-year pharmacy students ## What they did A cross-sectional survey where first-year pharmacy students answered true/false knowledge questions about herbal remedies for PMS and gave their personal opinions on whether the herbs help. ## What they found Knowledge-based questions were answered correctly 58.9% of the time on average. Opinion-based questions showed about 83% positive agreement that chaste tree berry, evening primrose oil, dandelion tea, and lavender aromatherapy could benefit PMS. ## What it means for you Pharmacy students generally believe these popular herbal remedies could help PMS, but there are knowledge gaps. This was a small survey of students' views, not a test of whether the herbs actually work. More research and education are needed. 39 Students surveyed 58.9% Correct on knowledge questions 83% Positive agreement on herb benefits ## About the study Original title Anti-premenstrual syndrome (PMS) properties of chaste tree berry (vitex), evening primrose oil, dandelion tea, and lavender aromatherapy: Assessing pharmacy students’ knowledge and opinions Authors Roseline S. Agyekum, Bisrat Hailemeskel, Fekadu Fullas Journal International Journal of Frontiers in Biology and Pharmacy Research Year 2024 Study design Survey study Participants 39 What was tested Survey on knowledge and opinions of herbal PMS treatments (no intervention tested) Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.53294/ijfbpr.2024.5.2.0034](https://doi.org/10.53294/ijfbpr.2024.5.2.0034) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Irritability and anger](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-irritability-anger/)[Bloating, breast tenderness and physical symptoms](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-physical-symptoms/)[Vitex agnus-castus (chasteberry)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-vitex/)[Evening primrose oil](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-evening-primrose/)[Other herbal medicine](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-herbal-other/)[Diuretics and other drugs](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diuretics-other-drugs/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)[Stigma, attitudes and culture](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-stigma-culture/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Systematic review, 2013 Does Vitex (chaste tree) help PMS and PMDD symptoms? Randomised trial, 2012 Does Vitex agnus castus work for PMS, and what dose is best? Randomised trial, 2006 What herbs and dietary supplements have evidence for treating premenstrual syndrome? Randomised trial, 2014 Is chamomile as effective as mefenamic acid for breast pain associated with PMS? Survey study, 1990 What do we know about what causes PMS and how common it is? Survey study, 2025 Can a plant-based supplement reduce PMS symptoms? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗