Effect of Achillea millefolium on relief of primary dysmenorrhea: a double-blind randomized clinical trial
Jenabi E, Fereidoony B
Published in Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Methodology
Double-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial of Achillea millefolium tea/extract for two menstrual cycles in students with primary dysmenorrhoea.
Key Findings
Pain severity scores decreased significantly more in the yarrow group than placebo over the treatment cycles.
Conclusions
Yarrow may reduce primary dysmenorrhoea pain, though evidence rests on a single small trial.
Limitations
Single centre, young homogeneous sample, self-reported pain, short follow-up.
Supplements Studied
Pain severity scores decreased significantly more in the Achillea millefolium group than placebo over two menstrual cycles.
Outcomes Measured
Pain severity scores decreased significantly more in the yarrow group than placebo over the treatment cycles.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
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