Herbal Remedies by Symptom
Hot flashes — Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies
The Omnia Sana plant database documents 4 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.
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)
Menopausal hot flushes - some trial benefit reported
Reduces excessive sweating, including menopausal hot flushes and night sweats
Relieves menopausal symptoms - hot flushes, sweating and palpitations (RCT)
Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice — always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.