Primary Dysmenorrhea
disease · Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Nutrients connected to Primary Dysmenorrhea
A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.
- Rose TeaPreliminary or mixed
One randomized trial in 130 teenage girls found less menstrual pain, distress and anxiety with rose tea over 6 months.
- GingerPreliminary or mixed
NCCIH says research suggests ginger supplements might reduce menstrual cramp severity.
- Pau d'arcoPreliminary or mixed
A small 2022 open-label trial of 12 women saw lower pain scores; no comparison group.
- GingerPreliminary or mixed
NCCIH says research suggests ginger supplements might reduce menstrual cramp severity.
- Dill seedPreliminary or mixed
One trial of 75 students found pain scores fell about as much as with mefenamic acid.
- Juniper berryPreliminary or mixed
One 2025 trial of 62 women compared juniper capsules with mefenamic acid; no placebo group. Not tested as a cooking spice.
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