Evidence supporting the use of: Akebia
For the health condition: Menstrual Irregularity
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Akebia (Akebia quinata), commonly known as "chocolate vine," has a history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, Akebia is known as "Mu Tong" and is traditionally believed to promote urination, clear heat, and support the movement of blood and Qi. One of its classical indications includes the treatment of conditions associated with "blood stasis" or "Qi stagnation," which TCM practitioners may associate with menstrual irregularity, such as delayed or painful menstruation. Akebia is sometimes included in herbal formulas intended to address these issues, based on its perceived ability to facilitate the flow of bodily fluids and relieve obstructions. However, the evidence supporting Akebia’s use for menstrual irregularity is rooted in traditional practice rather than modern scientific validation. There are no robust clinical trials or systematic scientific studies that confirm its efficacy or safety for this indication. Most references to Akebia for menstrual irregularity can be found in traditional pharmacopeias and herbal compendia, rather than peer-reviewed biomedical literature. As such, the strength of evidence is modest and derives from historical and anecdotal use rather than empirical data.
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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)
Tarragon
Other health conditions supported by akebia
Abdominal PainArthritis
Backache
Bladder Infection
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Congestion
Cuts
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Inflammation
Injuries
Kidney Infection
Liver Detoxification
Menopause
Menstrual Irregularity
Menstruation (scant)
Pain (general remedies for)
Rashes and Hives
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Skin (infections)
Stress
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Urination (burning or painful)
Urination (frequent)
Urine (scant)
Wounds and Sores