Evidence supporting the use of: Marjoram
For the health condition: Menstrual Irregularity

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Marjoram (Origanum majorana) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine for supporting menstrual health, including the management of menstrual irregularity. In folk medicine, especially within Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures, marjoram tea or extracts have been used to help regulate menstrual cycles and alleviate symptoms such as cramps and bloating. The traditional belief is that marjoram can help balance female hormones, thereby supporting menstrual regularity.

Scientific validation for these uses is limited but not entirely absent. A small number of preliminary studies have investigated marjoram's potential effects on the menstrual cycle. For example, a 2016 randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics found that marjoram tea improved hormonal profiles and insulin sensitivity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common cause of menstrual irregularity. However, this study was small and focused on women with PCOS, rather than the broader population with irregular periods. The proposed mechanisms include marjoram's possible influence on the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis and its mild phytoestrogenic properties, but these have not been robustly established in clinical trials.

Overall, while there is some scientific interest, the use of marjoram for menstrual irregularity is primarily justified by traditional use, with scientific evidence being preliminary and insufficient for strong recommendations.

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