Evidence supporting the use of: Sichuan Lovage
For the body system: Female Reproductive System
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3
Sichuan Lovage (Ligusticum chuanxiong), also known as Chuanxiong, has a long-standing history in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for supporting the female reproductive system. In TCM, it is commonly used to "invigorate the blood," "dispel wind," and relieve pain. Chuanxiong is frequently included in herbal formulas designed to address menstrual irregularities, dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), and amenorrhea (absence of menstruation). The herb is thought to promote blood circulation and remove stasis, which are key concepts in TCM for treating gynecological disorders.
There is some preliminary scientific research indicating that Ligusticum chuanxiong contains bioactive compounds such as ligustilide, ferulic acid, and senkyunolide, which may have vasodilatory, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects. However, robust clinical trials confirming its efficacy for specific female reproductive health conditions in humans are limited. Most of the supporting evidence comes from traditional usage and small-scale studies, rather than large, high-quality randomized controlled trials. Thus, while its use is deeply rooted in tradition and there is some emerging pharmacological rationale, scientific validation remains modest.
In conclusion, the primary justification for using Sichuan Lovage to support the female reproductive system is traditional, with evidence rated at 3 due to widespread historical usage and some supporting pharmacological data, but lacking strong clinical trial evidence.
More about Sichuan Lovage
More about Female Reproductive System
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
Angelica
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 Sichuan Lovage
ArteriesBlood
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Female Reproductive System
Heart
Joints
Liver
Lungs
Nerves
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Skin
Uterus
