Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
For the health condition: Menopause
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) has a long history of traditional use for various conditions, including sleep disturbances, anxiety, and digestive issues. Its application for menopause is primarily based on its traditional use for alleviating symptoms commonly experienced during menopause, such as insomnia, anxiety, and mood changes. Chamomile is thought to exert mild sedative and anxiolytic effects, which may help menopausal women manage these symptoms. However, direct evidence from scientific studies specifically evaluating chamomile for menopause is very limited. Clinical trials have generally focused on its effects on sleep and anxiety in broader populations, not specifically menopausal women. Some small studies suggest potential benefit for mood and sleep, but robust, menopause-specific research is lacking. Therefore, its use in menopause is traditional, with an evidence rating of 1, as there is weak indirect support but no direct, high-quality clinical validation for this specific indication.
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aloe vera
ashwagandha
asparagus
astragalus
black cohosh
black currant
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bupleurum falcatum
burdock
calcium
chaste tree
cordyceps
damiana
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dog rose
dong quai root
eleuthero
evening primrose oil
fenugreek
fish oil
flaxseed
genistein
genistin
hibiscus
HMR lignan
hops
knotweed
jujube
kudzu
licorice root
lignans
maca
marine lipid
melatonin
moringa
motherwort
nettle
okra
omega-3 fatty acids
ophiopogon root
pollen
pomegranate
rehmannia glutinosa
reishi mushroom
rose oil
saffron
sage
soybean
valerian root
vitamin B6
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
seaweed
wild yam
red clover
atractylodes
smilax
rubia cordifolia
bee pollen
lingzhi
root tuber
dioscorea
royal jelly
Equol (proprietary)
anemarrhena asphodeloides
barrenwort
goji berry
amaranth
soy isoflavones
27-deoxyactein
8-Prenylnaringenin
akebia
Antler
Achyranthes
Alchemilla
Agrimonia pilosa
Agnuside
Ashoka
Anemarrhena
Atractylone
Black Seed
Banyan
Bioflavonoids
Black root
Chinese Silkvine
Cohosh
Clary sage
Cnidium
Cynomorium
Crinum latifolium
DHEA
Danshen
Daidzein
Durian
Dong Quai
Elk antler
Evening Primrose
Isoflavones
Lotus
Prickly Pear Cactus
Rose
Rhubarb
Soy Protein
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Appetite (deficient)
Canker Sores
Colds (general)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (adults)
Colic (children)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Cuts
Depression
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Emotional Sensitivity
Fever
Gastritis
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Indigestion
Inflammation
Insomnia
Itching
Menopause
Migraine
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)
PMS (general)
Rashes and Hives
Restless Dreams
Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Stress