Herbal Remedies by Symptom

Hot flashes - Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies

The Omnia Sana plant database documents 5 medicinal plants traditionally used for hot flashes. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.

Also known as: hot flushes, night sweats.

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Black CohoshActaea racemosa
Strong evidence

Relief of menopausal symptoms - hot flashes, sweating, sleep and mood disturbance (a meta-analysis supports benefit, though an earlier systematic review judged the evidence inconsistent)

Evening PrimroseOenothera biennis
Good evidence

Menopausal hot flushes - some trial benefit reported

SchisandraSchisandra chinensis
Moderate evidence

Relieves menopausal symptoms - hot flushes, sweating and palpitations (RCT)

SageSalvia officinalis
Preliminary evidence

Reduces excessive sweating, including menopausal hot flushes and night sweats

Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice - always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.