Evidence supporting the use of: Anamu
For the body system: Female Reproductive System
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Anamu (Petiveria alliacea) is a plant native to the Amazon rainforest and tropical regions of the Americas. Traditionally, it has been used in folk medicine systems of the Caribbean, Central, and South America for a variety of purposes, including as an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and for immune support. Regarding the female reproductive system specifically, there are some reports of its traditional use to address menstrual problems or to promote uterine health, but these records are sparse and not well-documented. There is no robust scientific literature or clinical research validating these uses for the female reproductive system. Most available studies on Anamu focus on its antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, and anticancer effects, rather than reproductive health. Therefore, while Anamu may be referenced in some traditional herbal practices for women’s health, the evidence is weak, limited to anecdotal or ethnobotanical reports, and unsupported by modern scientific studies. As such, its use to support the female reproductive system is justified primarily by tradition, with insufficient scientific validation at this time.
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 Anamu
BloodBrain
Digestive System
Female Reproductive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Immune System
Joints
Lungs
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Skin