Evidence supporting the use of: Tropical jewel hisbiscus
For the health condition: Menstrual Irregularity

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Tropical jewel hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, for various gynecological conditions, including menstrual irregularities. Traditional healers have used hibiscus flowers and leaves in preparations to address issues such as delayed or scanty menstruation, based largely on anecdotal evidence and historical practice rather than rigorous scientific data. The presumed mechanism is that hibiscus may have mild estrogenic or emmenagogue effects due to certain phytochemicals, which could theoretically help regulate menstrual cycles. However, clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies confirming these effects are lacking. The majority of available studies on hibiscus focus on its antioxidant, antihypertensive, and antimicrobial properties, with very limited data relevant to menstrual health. Thus, while its use for menstrual irregularity is entrenched in traditional herbal medicine, especially in Ayurvedic and folk systems, scientific validation is minimal to nonexistent. The evidence rating reflects this lack of clinical research and reliance on tradition and anecdote.

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