Evidence supporting the use of: Lycium
For the health condition: Menopause

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Lycium (commonly known as goji berry or wolfberry) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), including in formulas intended to support women’s health during menopause. In TCM, Lycium is believed to nourish the yin, tonify the liver and kidneys, and support overall vitality—functions thought to be disrupted during menopause, leading to symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and fatigue. Historical texts and modern TCM practice include Lycium as part of multi-herb preparations for menopausal symptom management.

However, scientific evidence specifically supporting Lycium’s effectiveness for menopause is limited. Most available research has examined its antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and anti-aging effects in general populations or animal models, and not in menopausal women. A few small studies suggest potential benefits for metabolic health and mood, but these are preliminary and not menopause-specific. Thus, while traditional use is well documented, robust clinical trials directly evaluating Lycium for menopausal symptoms are lacking.

In summary, Lycium’s use for menopause is primarily justified by traditional practice rather than solid scientific validation. Those considering its use should consult healthcare professionals, especially as part of a broader strategy for managing menopausal symptoms.

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bupleurum falcatum
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DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
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fenugreek
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flaxseed
genistein
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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
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red clover
atractylodes
smilax
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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
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Agrimonia pilosa
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Ashoka
Anemarrhena
atractylone
black seed
banyan
bioflavonoids
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cohosh
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DHEA
danshen
daidzein
durian
dong quai
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estrogen
fo-ti
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macamides
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macaenes
Ophiopogon
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Phytoestrogens
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rue
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rockweed
Rehmannia
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rhubarb
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Products containing Lycium

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