Evidence supporting the use of: Ajuga
For the health condition: Menstrual Irregularity
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Ajuga (commonly Ajuga turkestanica or Ajuga reptans) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly within Ayurvedic and some regional folk systems. It has been employed for a variety of purposes, including as a tonic and for women's health issues such as menstrual irregularities. However, the evidence for its effectiveness in treating or supporting menstrual irregularity is based primarily on traditional use, not on rigorous scientific studies. There are very limited clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly assessing Ajuga's effects on female reproductive health or menstrual cycles. Most available information is anecdotal or based on general observations in ethnobotanical surveys. The purported mechanisms, such as possible hormonal modulation or anti-inflammatory effects, remain speculative and unproven in the context of menstrual health. Therefore, while Ajuga may be recommended by some traditional practitioners for menstrual irregularity, there is minimal scientific validation, and the evidence supporting its use for this specific condition should be considered weak and preliminary.
Other ingredients used for Menstrual Irregularity
ashwagandhablack cohosh
black pepper
calcium
cassia bark
chaste tree
dong quai root
evening primrose oil
fenugreek
Japanese sophora
licorice root
lovage
maca
motherwort
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin D
wild yam
zinc
red clover
anise
blackboard tree
fumaria parviflora
rubia cordifolia
blessed thistle
lingusticum wallichii
yarrow
prickly ash
juniper berries
dioscorea
queen of the meadow
shepherd's purse
wood betony
akebia
Apple Cider Vinegar
Agastache
Angelica
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Abrus
Alchemilla
Aletris
Ajuga
Anserina
Aerva lanata
Agrimonia pilosa
Agnuside
Ashoka
Abuta
Betony
Blue Cohosh
Blue Flag
Blepharis
Balsam
Big Quaking Grass
Black Gram
Bethroot
Baccharoides anthelmintica
black salt
Black root
Bupleurum
Black Hellebore
Bergenia
Cumin
Cohosh
Clary sage
Calotropis gigantea
Cnidium
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Cactus
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Corktree
Cowslip
Chirata
Calamus
Corydalis
Didymocarpus
Dong Quai
Erythropalum scandens
Erodium cicutarium
Euryale seed
Elephant's Head
Evening Primrose Oil
Estrogen
Fig
False Unicorn Root
Little ironweed
Pennyroyal
Rose
Spikenard
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Other health conditions supported by Ajuga
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Anemia
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bleeding (external)
Bruises (healing)
Bruises (prevention)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Chest Pain
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Dandruff
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Edema
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Inflammation
Injuries
Jaundice (adults)
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Irregularity
Pain (general remedies for)
Skin (infections)
Ulcerations (external)
Wounds and Sores