Evidence supporting the use of: Botanical (unspecified)
For the health condition: Amenorrhea

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Botanical remedies have been traditionally used to support or treat amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) in various systems of traditional medicine, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ayurveda, and Western herbalism. Herbs such as Vitex agnus-castus (chasteberry), Angelica sinensis (dong quai), and Paeonia lactiflora (white peony) are among those cited in historical texts and ethnobotanical records for supporting female reproductive health and, specifically, for promoting menstrual regularity. These botanicals are thought to exert their effects by influencing hormonal balance or improving blood flow, though the specific mechanisms are not always well understood.

However, while there is a longstanding tradition of using these and other botanicals for amenorrhea, scientific validation remains limited. Some small clinical trials and animal studies suggest potential hormonal or endocrine-modulating effects for certain herbs, but robust, large-scale, placebo-controlled studies are lacking. Therefore, the use of botanicals for amenorrhea is primarily justified by traditional use rather than substantial scientific validation, and the strength of evidence is rated as moderate (2/5) based on historical precedent rather than rigorous clinical research.

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