Evidence supporting the use of: Bugbane
For the body system: Ovaries

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Bugbane, also known as Cimicifuga or Actaea racemosa (commonly called black cohosh), has a long history of traditional use for supporting female reproductive health, particularly relating to the ovaries and symptoms associated with menopause. Native American and early European herbalists used bugbane/black cohosh root preparations for menstrual irregularities, hot flashes, and other gynecological complaints. The plant was thought to help balance “female hormones” and ease discomforts related to the reproductive system, including the ovaries. However, most of the traditional use does not specifically isolate ovarian support, but rather addresses the broader category of female reproductive health.

Modern scientific research has primarily focused on black cohosh's effects on menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats, rather than direct ovarian support. While some studies suggest that black cohosh may have mild estrogenic or selective estrogen receptor modulating activity, evidence is mixed and mechanisms are not fully understood. There is limited direct evidence supporting its role in ovarian function per se; most clinical research has not demonstrated significant changes in serum hormone levels or direct ovarian effects. As such, while traditional use is strong and there is some supporting evidence for symptom relief (especially in menopause), robust scientific validation for direct ovarian support is lacking.

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