Evidence supporting the use of: Elk antler
For the health condition: Menopause
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Elk antler, also known as velvet antler, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and other East Asian medical systems. It is believed to have general tonic effects, including supporting vitality, improving blood circulation, and treating conditions associated with aging. In the context of menopause, traditional use centers on the idea that elk antler can help balance "yin" and "yang" energies, strengthen bones, and alleviate symptoms such as fatigue and weakness, which are sometimes associated with menopause in TCM frameworks. However, scientific evidence supporting elk antler for menopause-specific symptoms—such as hot flashes, night sweats, or hormonal regulation—is sparse to nonexistent. Most modern studies on velvet antler focus on its potential effects on joint health, immune function, or athletic performance, not menopause. There are no high-quality clinical trials demonstrating efficacy for menopause symptom relief. Therefore, the justification for using elk antler in menopause is rooted in tradition and not in modern clinical science.
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 Elk antler
ArthritisAthletic and Exercise Aids
Backache
Bruises (healing)
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Circulation (poor)
Convalescence
Debility
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Gout
Inflammation
Influenza
Injuries
Insomnia
Memory and Brain Function
Menopause
Nerve Damage
Nervous Exhaustion
Pain (general remedies for)
Premature Ejaculation
Sex Drive (low)
Wounds and Sores