Evidence supporting the use of: Achyranthes
For the health condition: Menopause
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Achyranthes, particularly Achyranthes bidentata, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda. In TCM, Achyranthes bidentata (Niu Xi) is reputed to invigorate blood circulation, strengthen bones and muscles, and treat a variety of gynecological conditions, including those related to menopause such as irregular menstruation, hot flashes, and lower back pain. Historical TCM texts reference its use as part of herbal formulas intended to tonify the kidney and liver, organs classically associated with menopausal symptoms in TCM theory. However, while these traditional uses are well-documented, there is a lack of robust scientific studies directly evaluating Achyranthes for menopause symptom relief. Only limited preclinical studies exist, mostly focusing on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, or bone-protective properties, which could be tangentially relevant to menopausal health but do not constitute direct clinical evidence. Therefore, the justification for using Achyranthes for menopause rests primarily on traditional use rather than scientific validation. Anyone considering its use should consult a qualified healthcare provider, as evidence for safety and efficacy in this context is limited.
Other ingredients used for Menopause
27-deoxyactein7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)
8-Prenylnaringenin
Achyranthes
Agnuside
Agrimonia pilosa
Akebia
Alchemilla
Alfalfa
Aloe vera
amaranth
Anemarrhena
anemarrhena asphodeloides
antler
Ashoka
ashwagandha
asparagus
astragalus
atractylodes
atractylone
banyan
barrenwort
bee pollen
bioflavonoids
black cohosh
black currant
black root
black seed
bupleurum falcatum
burdock
calcium
chaste tree
Chinese silkvine
Clary sage
Cnidium
cohosh
cordyceps
Crinum latifolium
Cynomorium
daidzein
damiana
danshen
DHEA
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dioscorea
dog rose
dong quai
dong quai root
durian
eleuthero
elk antler
equol (proprietary)
estrogen
Euryale seed
evening primrose oil
evening primrose oil
fenugreek
Ficus religiosa
fish oil
flaxseed
fo-ti
genistein
genistin
Glycetein
goji berry
hibiscus
HMR lignan
hops
horny goat weed
Hypericum
Indian frankincense
isoflavones
jujube
knotweed
kudzu
Labisia pumila
Lady's Mantle
lemon balm
licorice root
lignans
linden
lingzhi
Loranthus
lotus
Lycium
maca
macaenes
macamides
Marine lipid
Meadow sage
Melatonin
Miroestrol
Montanoa tomentosa
Moringa
Motherwort
Nettle
okra
omega-3 fatty acids
Ophiopogon
ophiopogon root
Phytoestrogens
pollen
Polygonum
pomegranate
Prickly Pear Cactus
Puerain
Pulsatilla
red clover
Rehmannia
rehmannia glutinosa
reishi mushroom
rhubarb
rockweed
Rooibos
root tuber
Rosa laevigata
rose
rose oil
royal jelly
Rubia cordifolia
Rubus
rue
saffron
sage
seaweed
smilax
Soy
soy isoflavones
Soy Protein
soybean
Stone Root
Valerian root
Vervain
Viburnum
vitamin B6
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
Vitex Agnus-Castus
Wild yam
Withanolides
Yellow-Fruit Nightshade
Other health conditions supported by Achyranthes
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Amenorrhea
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Anemia
Arthritis
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Bleeding (internal)
Blood in Urine
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Bruises (prevention)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Circulation (poor)
Cuts
Debility
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Edema
Endometriosis
Fatigue
Fever
Fibroids (uterine)
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gout
Hair Care (general)
Hangover
Headache (general)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Injuries
Jaundice (adults)
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Leucorrhea
Liver Detoxification
Menopause
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Irregularity
Pain (general remedies for)
Parasites (general)
Prolapsed Uterus
Rashes and Hives
Scars / Scar Tissue
Scratches and Abrasions
Skin (infections)
Sprains
Ulcerations (external)
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Urination (burning or painful)
Wounds and Sores
