Evidence supporting the use of: Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
For the body system: Uterus
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Proprietary blends of herbs and botanicals have been used in traditional medicine systems across many cultures to support the health of the uterus and the female reproductive system. Common botanicals included in these blends are raspberry leaf, dong quai, black cohosh, and chasteberry, among others. Traditional uses often focus on supporting menstrual health, toning uterine muscles, and aiding in post-partum recovery. For example, raspberry leaf tea has been consumed as a uterine tonic, while dong quai is a staple in Traditional Chinese Medicine for female reproductive health.
However, while there is a lengthy history of use, robust scientific validation of the efficacy and safety of most proprietary blends is lacking. Many studies focus on individual herbs rather than the exact proprietary mixtures used in supplements. Systematic reviews generally find insufficient high-quality evidence to conclusively support most health claims related to uterine support. Some individual ingredients may show promise in limited studies, but the effects of combined proprietary blends are not well studied. Thus, the primary justification for their use is tradition, and the overall evidence rating is moderate to low.
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Other ingredients that support Uterus
astragalusblack cohosh
chamomile
chaste tree
damiana
dong quai root
fennel
fenugreek
folate
genistein
ginger
ginseng
gotu kola
licorice root
lignans
maca
magnesium
motherwort
parsley
protein
raspberry
rose oil
wild yam
zinc
red clover
squawvine
chickweed
mugwort
anise
blessed thistle
peony
yarrow
root tuber
dioscorea
guelder rose
shepherd's purse
soy isoflavones
Angelica
Alchemilla
Aletris
Anserina
Agnuside
Ashoka
Abuta
Blue Cohosh
Bugbane
Bethroot
Barbasco
Cohosh
Clary sage
Cramp Bark
Casticin
Crinum latifolium
Carthamus
Daidzein
Dong Quai
Diosgenin
Evening Primrose Oil
Estrogen
Folic Acid
False Unicorn Root
Isoflavones
jasmine
Pennyroyal
Rose
Other body systems supported by Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
Adrenal GlandsArteries
Bladder
Blood
Brain
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Eyes
Female Reproductive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Glandular System
Hair
Heart
Hepatic System
Hypothalamus
Immune System
Intestinal System
Joints
Kidneys
Large Intestines (Colon)
Liver
Lungs
Lymphatics
Male Reproductive System
Muscles
Nails
Nerves
Ovaries
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Pituitary
Prostate
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Skin
Small Intestines
Spleen
Stomach
Structural System
Thyroid Gland
Urinary System
Uterus
Veins