Evidence supporting the use of: Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
For the health condition: Amenorrhea
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
A "Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)" is a general term and does not specify which herbs or botanicals are included. However, traditionally, a variety of herbal formulations have been used in different systems of medicine (such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and Western herbalism) to address amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation). Herbs commonly included in such blends for amenorrhea may include Vitex agnus-castus (chasteberry), Angelica sinensis (dong quai), Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh), and others. The use of these herbal blends is based primarily on historical and anecdotal evidence, with practices passed down over centuries in traditional medicine systems. While some individual herbs have limited scientific studies suggesting potential effects on menstrual regulation, robust clinical evidence is generally lacking for proprietary blends as a whole. Most blends have not been rigorously tested in controlled trials for efficacy or safety in treating amenorrhea. Thus, the justification for using such blends is rooted in tradition rather than solid scientific validation. Patients considering these products should consult with a healthcare provider, as amenorrhea can have various underlying causes that require medical evaluation and treatment.
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Other ingredients used for Amenorrhea
ashwagandhachaste tree
chasteberry
dong quai root
fennel
fenugreek
ginger
ginseng
licorice root
maca
motherwort
rhodiola
vitamin B6
vitamin D
wild yam
shen-chu
anise
blessed thistle
dioscorea
shepherd's purse
Angelica
Achyranthes
Alchemilla
Aletris
Aerva lanata
Anemone
Asteracea
Agnuside
Ashoka
Abuta
Blue Cohosh
Bethroot
Ba Ji Tian
Cohosh
Clary sage
Cnidium
Cyathula
Chrysophanics
Dong Quai
Estrogen
False Unicorn Root
Iris
Pennyroyal
Other health conditions supported by Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Acne
Addictions (general remedies for)
Addictions (tobacco smoking or chewing)
Alcoholism
Allergies (respiratory)
Amenorrhea
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Body Building
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)