Evidence supporting the use of: Tamarix (unspecified)
For the health condition: Menopause
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Tamarix species, commonly known as tamarisk or salt cedar, have a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in regions such as the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Historical ethnobotanical records indicate that various parts of the Tamarix plant (leaves, bark, or galls) have been used for a broad range of ailments, including as a tonic or to support women’s reproductive health. Specifically, some traditional texts and folk practices mention the use of Tamarix preparations for issues related to menstruation and menopause, such as irregular cycles or menopausal discomforts. However, these uses are based on anecdotal evidence or traditional knowledge rather than well-documented, controlled studies.
From a scientific perspective, there is currently no robust clinical evidence to support the use of Tamarix for menopause symptom management. Limited pharmacological studies have explored the plant’s antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, or astringent properties, which may, in theory, offer some general health benefits. Yet, there are no published clinical trials or mechanistic studies directly evaluating its efficacy for menopause-related symptoms. Thus, while the use of Tamarix is supported by traditional practices in some cultures, its effectiveness and safety for menopause remain unverified by modern science.
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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
Isoflavones
Lotus
Prickly Pear Cactus
Rose
Rhubarb
Soy Protein
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Tamarix (unspecified)
Abdominal PainBackache
Bladder Infection
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Cuts
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Eye Infections
Fever
Gastritis
Gonorrhea
Headache (general)
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Insect Repellant
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itching
Kidney Infection
Leprosy
Malaria
Menopause
Nausea and Vomiting
Poisoning (general)
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives
Skin (infections)
Skin Care (general)
Sore Throat