Evidence supporting the use of: Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
For the body system: Female Reproductive System

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

A "Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)" is a term commonly used by supplement manufacturers to designate a mixture of various herbs and botanicals, often without disclosing the exact amounts of each component. The use of such blends to support the female reproductive system is primarily justified by traditional and historical use. Many cultures have long employed specific herbs—such as black cohosh, chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus), dong quai, and others—to address issues related to menstrual health, fertility, and menopause. For example, chasteberry has been used in traditional European medicine for symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menstrual irregularities, while dong quai is a staple of Traditional Chinese Medicine for female reproductive health.

However, the scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of these blends is limited and inconsistent. While some individual herbs included in such blends have undergone preliminary scientific investigation, most studies are small, of low quality, or yield mixed results. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses often conclude that more rigorous, well-designed clinical trials are necessary to establish efficacy and safety. Additionally, the proprietary nature of these blends means that the actual composition and dosage may vary widely, making it difficult to attribute any observed effects to specific ingredients or combinations. Overall, while there is a basis in tradition for using herbal blends to support the female reproductive system, robust scientific validation remains lacking.

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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
wild yam
red clover
squawvine
mugwort
anise
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
blessed thistle
peony
lingzhi
lingusticum wallichii
yarrow
yarrow
dioscorea
dodder
royal jelly
Equol (proprietary)
guelder rose
trace minerals
anemarrhena asphodeloides
shepherd's purse
wood betony
herbal blend (proprietary)
soy isoflavones
27-deoxyactein
25-d-spirosta-3, 5-diene
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Angelica
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AHCC
Alchemilla
Aletris
Anserina
Anemone
Agnuside
Ashoka
Abuta
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Betony
Blue Cohosh
Bugbane
Bethroot
Barbasco
Belamcanda
Bird's nest
Calochortus
Cohosh
Clary sage
Cnidium
Cynomorium
Cramp Bark
Chinese Pond Turtle
Chlorophytum
Casticin
Ceylon Leadwort
Crinum latifolium
DHEA
Daidzein
Dong Quai
Diosgenin
Date
Egg
Erythrina
Evening Primrose Oil
Estrogen
Folic Acid
False Unicorn Root
Isoflavones
jasmine
Pennyroyal
Rose
Soy Protein
Vervain

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