Omnia SanaHerbal Remedies by Symptom
Menopause - Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies
The Omnia Sana plant database documents 7 medicinal plants traditionally used for menopause. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.
Also known as: perimenopause, menopausal symptoms.
Reduces neurovegetative and psychological menopausal symptoms (including anxiety and low mood); 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)
Relieves menopausal symptoms - hot flushes, sweating and palpitations (RCT)
Traditional support for menopausal symptoms (see safety note - it does NOT act as a natural progesterone) - a placebo-controlled crossover RCT of topical wild yam cream found little effect on menopausal symptoms, lipids or hormones
Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice - always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.