Evidence supporting the use of: Lemon Verbena
For the health condition: Menopause
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora) has been traditionally used in herbal medicine for a variety of complaints, including digestive issues, mild anxiety, and insomnia. Its use in supporting or treating menopause is primarily grounded in tradition rather than scientific validation. Historically, lemon verbena has been included in herbal blends aimed at alleviating menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, irritability, and sleep disturbances, likely due to its mild sedative and calming properties. However, there is a lack of robust clinical trials or scientific studies specifically examining the effectiveness of lemon verbena for menopause-related symptoms. Most available research focuses on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mild anxiolytic effects, but these findings are not menopause-specific. Therefore, while some women may use lemon verbena as part of a holistic or traditional approach to managing menopause symptoms, the evidence supporting its efficacy is limited and anecdotal. At present, its use for menopause should be viewed as traditional, with only very weak supporting evidence from scientific literature.
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
Isoflavones
Lotus
Prickly Pear Cactus
Rose
Rhubarb
Soy Protein
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by lemon Verbena
AnxietyAnxiety Disorders
Appetite (deficient)
Colds (general)
Digestion (poor)
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Headache (general)
Indigestion
Insomnia
Menopause
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)
Stress
Worry