Evidence supporting the use of: Erythrina
For the body system: Female Reproductive System
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Erythrina species, commonly known as coral trees, have a history of traditional use in various cultures, particularly in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. In ethnobotanical records, certain Erythrina species (such as Erythrina mulungu and Erythrina variegata) have been used to address issues related to the female reproductive system, including the management of menstrual discomfort, as a sedative during menopause, and to support overall reproductive health. Traditional healers have often administered decoctions or infusions of the bark, leaves, or seeds to women for these purposes. However, the specific mechanisms or bioactive constituents relating to these effects are not well understood, and the majority of the evidence is anecdotal or based on longstanding cultural practices rather than clinical trials.
Modern scientific research on Erythrina has focused mainly on its sedative, anxiolytic, and muscle relaxant properties, with some studies identifying alkaloids that may affect the central nervous system. There is a paucity of direct scientific studies evaluating the effects of Erythrina on the female reproductive system specifically. Thus, while its use is rooted in traditional medicine for women's health, robust scientific validation of its efficacy for supporting the female reproductive system is currently lacking.
Other ingredients that support Female Reproductive System
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)amino acids
ashwagandha
basil
black cohosh
borage oil
broccoli
chaste tree
turmeric
d-alpha tocopherol
damiana
dandelion
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dong quai root
eleuthero
evening primrose oil
fennel
fenugreek
flaxseed
folate
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
genistein
ginger
goldenseal
hibiscus
HMR lignan
Indian tinospora
indole-3-carbinol
inositol
jujube
lactobacillus acidophilus
lactobacillus crispatus
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus jensenii
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lignans
linoleic acid (LA)
maca
marine lipid
motherwort
nettle
omega-3 fatty acids
raspberry
rose oil
saffron
selenium
soybean
spearmint leaf
tribulus
vitamin B
vitamin B6
vitamin E
wild yam
red clover
squawvine
mugwort
anise
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
blessed thistle
peony
lingzhi
lingusticum wallichii
yarrow
yarrow
dioscorea
dodder
royal jelly
Equol (proprietary)
guelder rose
trace minerals
anemarrhena asphodeloides
shepherd's purse
wood betony
herbal blend (proprietary)
soy isoflavones
27-deoxyactein
25-d-spirosta-3, 5-diene
8-Prenylnaringenin
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Anamu
AHCC
Alchemilla
Aletris
Anserina
Anemone
Agnuside
Ashoka
Abuta
Animal protein
Betony
Blue Cohosh
Bugbane
Bethroot
Barbasco
Belamcanda
Bird's nest
Calochortus
Cohosh
Clary sage
Cnidium
Cynomorium
Cramp Bark
Chinese Pond Turtle
Chlorophytum
Casticin
Ceylon Leadwort
Crinum latifolium
DHEA
Daidzein
Dong Quai
Diosgenin
Date
Egg
Erythrina
Evening Primrose Oil
Estrogen
Folic Acid
Fo-Ti
Furostanols
formononetin
Fatty acids
False Unicorn Root
Ginsenosides
Goat's rue
Giant Trillium
Golden Ragwort
Isoflavones
jasmine
Pennyroyal
Rose
Soy Protein
Vervain
Other body systems supported by Erythrina
BloodBrain
Digestive System
Female Reproductive System
GABA
Gastrointestinal Tract
Heart
Immune System
Liver
Muscles
Nerves
Respiratory System
Skin