Evidence supporting the use of: Black root
For the health condition: Menopause

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Black root (Veronicastrum virginicum), also known as Culver’s root, has a historical tradition of use in North American herbal medicine, particularly among Native American tribes and 19th-century eclectic physicians. It was primarily employed as a liver tonic, laxative, and for digestive complaints, but there are records of traditional use to address “female complaints,” including symptoms associated with menopause such as irregular menstruation and general discomfort. However, these uses were not highly specific or prominent in the historical literature compared to herbs like black cohosh. There is very little modern scientific research specifically investigating Black root for menopause or its symptoms. No clinical trials or pharmacological studies have validated its efficacy or safety for menopausal symptom relief. Most herbal references mention its traditional applications but do not offer mechanistic or empirical support for its use in menopause. Therefore, the evidence supporting Black root for menopause is primarily historical and anecdotal, with no substantial scientific validation.

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