Evidence supporting the use of: Blend (herb/botanical)
For the body system: Female Reproductive System

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Herbal blends designed to support the female reproductive system often contain botanicals such as Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree berry), Angelica sinensis (dong quai), Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh), and Trifolium pratense (red clover). The use of these herbs is primarily rooted in traditional medicine systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ayurveda, and Western herbalism, rather than rigorous scientific validation. For centuries, these botanicals have been used to address menstrual irregularities, menopausal symptoms, and to promote reproductive health. Historical texts and folk practices describe their use for balancing hormones, alleviating menstrual discomfort, and supporting fertility.

While some modern studies suggest potential bioactive effects—for example, Vitex may influence prolactin levels, and black cohosh has been studied for menopausal symptoms—the overall scientific evidence remains moderate, with many studies limited by small sample sizes, short durations, or methodological weaknesses. Most clinical trials focus on single herbs rather than blends, and results are often mixed or inconclusive. Regulatory bodies such as the NIH and EMA generally acknowledge traditional use but caution that more robust, high-quality studies are needed to confirm efficacy and safety. Therefore, the justification for using botanical blends to support the female reproductive system is primarily traditional, with a moderate (3/5) evidence rating based on a mix of historical use and preliminary scientific findings.

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7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)
amino acids
ashwagandha
basil
black cohosh
borage oil
broccoli
chaste tree
turmeric
d-alpha tocopherol
damiana
dandelion
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dong quai root
eleuthero
evening primrose oil
fennel
fenugreek
flaxseed
folate
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
genistein
ginger
goldenseal
hibiscus
HMR lignan
Indian tinospora
indole-3-carbinol
inositol
jujube
lactobacillus acidophilus
lactobacillus crispatus
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus jensenii
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lignans
linoleic acid (LA)
maca
marine lipid
motherwort
nettle
omega-3 fatty acids
raspberry
rose oil
saffron
selenium
soybean
spearmint leaf
tribulus
vitamin B
vitamin B6
vitamin E
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red clover
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mugwort
anise
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
blessed thistle
peony
lingzhi
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yarrow
yarrow
dioscorea
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guelder rose
trace minerals
anemarrhena asphodeloides
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soy isoflavones
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AHCC
Alchemilla
Aletris
Anserina
Anemone
Agnuside
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Abuta
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Betony
Blue Cohosh
Bugbane
Bethroot
Barbasco
Belamcanda
Bird's nest
Calochortus
Cohosh
Clary sage
Cnidium
Cynomorium
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Chinese Pond Turtle
Chlorophytum
Casticin
Ceylon Leadwort
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DHEA
Daidzein
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Diosgenin
Date
Egg
Erythrina
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Estrogen
Folic Acid
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Isoflavones
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