Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Tinospora
For the health condition: Menopause
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Chinese Tinospora (Tinospora sinensis or related species such as Tinospora cordifolia) is primarily used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for a variety of conditions, including immune support, fever, and inflammation. Its use for menopause specifically is grounded more in traditional practice than in scientific validation. In TCM, menopause is often associated with imbalances of Yin and Yang, and herbs like Tinospora may be included in formulas aimed at restoring balance, reducing hot flashes, or improving general well-being during menopausal transition.
However, there is a lack of direct scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of Chinese Tinospora for menopausal symptoms. Most available studies on Tinospora species focus on their immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, or antidiabetic effects, and not on menopausal health. There are few, if any, clinical trials or pharmacological studies specifically evaluating Tinospora's effects on menopause. Therefore, while it may be included in traditional formulations for women's health, its use for menopause is primarily supported by traditional practice and not by robust clinical evidence.
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 Tinospora
AnemiaArthritis
Asthma
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Colitis
Convalescence
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Edema
Fatigue
Fatty Liver Disease
Fever
Gastritis
Gonorrhea
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hepatitis
Hypertension
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Insomnia
Liver Detoxification
Memory and Brain Function
Menopause
Nerve Damage
Nervous Exhaustion
Nervousness
Neuralgia and Neuritis
Pain (general remedies for)