Table 1.
Characteristics of included RTC
| Author (Year) | Intervention form/mg | Type of control | Participants (N) | Tools | Outcome(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahanian et al (1999) [19] | Chamomile(Extract/ 30 drops) | 1st cycle as control | Students (70) | Visual Analogue Scales | Chamomile is more effective in relieving Dysmenorrhea if it is used before pain begins |
| Yazdani et al (2004) [20] | Chamomile(Extract/ 20 drops) | 1st cycle as control | Students (60) | Visual Analogue Scales | Using of Chamomile effectively reduces the severity of PMS symptoms than Foeniculum vulgar |
| Jenabi et al (2010) [21] | Chamomile (Tea/ two cups a day) | 1st cycle as control | Students (80) | Visual Analogue Scales | The PMS reduction was significantly greater in the chamomile tea group than in the control group |
| Modaress M et al (2011) [22] | Chamomile (Capsule/ 400 mg) | MA(250 mg/TDS*) | Students (80) | Visual Analogue Scales | Chamomile was more effective in reducing PMS symptoms than MA |
| Karimian et al (2013) [23] | Chamomile (Capsule / 250 mg) | MA(250 mg/TDS*) | Students (90) | McGill ruler | Chamomile is effective in decreasing the severity of physical symptoms of PMS as well as MA. |
| Sharifi F et al (2014) [24] | Chamomile (Capsule / 100 mg) | MA(250 mg/TDS*) | Students (90) | Daily Rating Form | The findings were shown a significantly greater reduction of emotional symptom in Chamomile users than the MA users |
| Dadfar F (2015) [25] | Chamomile (Extract/ 30 drops) | 1st cycle as control | Women (30) | Daily Record of Severity of Problems | The severity of retention and anxiety symptoms after consumption of Chamomile extract had significantly decreased than before consumption. |
| Najafi E et al (2018) [26] | Chamomile (Capsule / 250 mg) | Placebo | Students (118) | Premenstrual Symptoms, Screening Tool | Using of Chamomile is effective to relieve PMS symptoms |
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TDS: Three times daily