Can an ancient herb ease PMS? new study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT07441096
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) root extract can help relieve premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms like mood swings, irritability, and fatigue. Sixty women with mild to moderate PMS will take either the herb or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. Researchers will track symptom changes using questionnaires and stress hormone levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) root extract
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural option to reduce PMS symptoms like mood swings and fatigue.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 people. The supplement may work no better than a placebo, and results may not apply to everyone.
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San Francisco Research Institute
San Francisco, California, 94132, United States
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