Evidence supporting the use of: Antler
For the health condition: Menopause
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Antler (commonly referred to as Velvet Antler, typically from deer or elk) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is traditionally prescribed for a variety of conditions associated with aging, including menopause, due to its supposed ability to "nourish yin," "tonify the kidney," and improve vitality. In TCM, menopause symptoms are often attributed to kidney deficiency, and antler is believed to restore balance and alleviate symptoms such as fatigue, decreased libido, and weakness. However, scientific studies specifically investigating antler products for menopause support are extremely limited and generally of low quality. Most available research has focused on general anti-fatigue or immunomodulatory effects, often in animal models or for uses unrelated to menopause. There is no robust clinical evidence demonstrating that antler supplementation meaningfully affects menopausal symptoms in humans. Thus, its use for menopause is primarily justified by traditional beliefs rather than scientific validation.
Other ingredients used for Menopause
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)Alfalfa
Aloe vera
ashwagandha
asparagus
astragalus
black cohosh
black currant
Indian frankincense
bupleurum falcatum
burdock
calcium
chaste tree
cordyceps
damiana
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dog rose
dong quai root
eleuthero
evening primrose oil
fenugreek
fish oil
flaxseed
genistein
genistin
hibiscus
HMR lignan
hops
knotweed
jujube
kudzu
licorice root
lignans
maca
marine lipid
melatonin
moringa
motherwort
nettle
okra
omega-3 fatty acids
ophiopogon root
pollen
pomegranate
rehmannia glutinosa
reishi mushroom
rose oil
saffron
sage
soybean
valerian root
vitamin B6
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
seaweed
wild yam
red clover
atractylodes
smilax
rubia cordifolia
bee pollen
lingzhi
root tuber
dioscorea
royal jelly
Equol (proprietary)
anemarrhena asphodeloides
barrenwort
goji berry
amaranth
soy isoflavones
27-deoxyactein
8-Prenylnaringenin
Akebia
Antler
Achyranthes
Alchemilla
Agrimonia pilosa
Agnuside
Ashoka
Anemarrhena
Atractylone
Black Seed
Banyan
Bioflavonoids
Black root
Chinese Silkvine
Cohosh
Clary sage
Cnidium
Cynomorium
Crinum latifolium
DHEA
Danshen
Daidzein
Durian
Dong Quai
Euryale seed
Elk antler
Evening Primrose Oil
Estrogen
Fo-Ti
Ficus religiosa
Glycetein
Horny Goat Weed
Hypericum
Isoflavones
Lycium
lemon balm
Lady's Mantle
Linden
Lotus
Loranthus
Labisia pumila
Macamides
Montanoa tomentosa
Meadow sage
Miroestrol
Macaenes
Ophiopogon
Puerain
Pulsatilla
Prickly Pear Cactus
Phytoestrogens
Polygonum
Rue
Rubus
Rockweed
Rehmannia
Rose
Rooibos
Rosa laevigata
Rhubarb
Soy
Soy Protein
Stone Root
Vervain
Viburnum
Vitex Agnus-Castus
Withanolides
Yellow-Fruit Nightshade
Other health conditions supported by Antler
Aging (prevention)Arthritis
Athletic and Exercise Aids
Backache
Broken Bones
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Circulation (poor)
Convalescence
Debility
Endurance (lack of)
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Hemorrhoids
Infertility
Inflammation
Injuries
Menopause
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Nerve Damage
Osteoporosis
Pain (general remedies for)
Post Partum Weakness
Prostatitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sex Drive (low)
Stress
Surgery (healing from)
Testosterone (low)
Wounds and Sores