Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Silkvine
For the health condition: Menopause
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Chinese Silkvine (Periploca sepium) has a history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), primarily for conditions such as rheumatism, pain, and inflammation. Its application for menopause is not a central theme in classical TCM texts, but it is sometimes included in multi-herb formulas aimed at alleviating menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. The traditional rationale is based on the herb's purported ability to "nourish yin" and "dispel wind-dampness," which can be interpreted in TCM as addressing imbalances that may arise during menopause. However, scientific research directly investigating Chinese Silkvine for menopause is extremely limited. There is little to no clinical evidence supporting its efficacy or safety for menopausal symptoms. Some preclinical studies have identified anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of Periploca sepium extracts, but these findings have not been translated into robust clinical trials for menopause. Thus, its use for menopause is primarily rooted in tradition rather than scientific validation, and the supporting evidence is weak (rated 1 out of 5).
Other ingredients used for Menopause
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)alfalfa
aloe vera
ashwagandha
asparagus
astragalus
black cohosh
black currant
Indian frankincense
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
Estrogen
Isoflavones
Lotus
Prickly Pear Cactus
Rose
Rhubarb
Soy Protein
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Chinese Silkvine
Abdominal PainArthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation (adults)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Edema
Fatigue
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gout
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hypertension
Inflammation
Insomnia
Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Menopause
Migraine
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Nausea and Vomiting