Evidence supporting the use of: Red Sage
For the health condition: Menopause
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Red Sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine, primarily for improving blood circulation, alleviating cardiovascular issues, and addressing menstrual disorders rather than specifically for menopause symptoms. Its application for menopause is largely rooted in traditional practices, where it is sometimes included in herbal formulas designed to balance hormones and manage symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, or mood changes. However, there is limited direct scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for menopause. Most of the available research on Red Sage focuses on its cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, rather than its effects on menopausal symptoms. Some preclinical studies suggest potential benefits for hormone modulation, but these findings are not robust or directly linked to clinical outcomes in menopausal women. Therefore, while Red Sage may be used in traditional herbal medicine for menopause support, its use for this purpose is not strongly validated by modern scientific research at this time.
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 Red Sage
Alzheimer's DiseaseAnemia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Arthritis
Asthma
Blood Clots (prevention of)
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Cold Sores
Colds (antiviral)
Convalescence
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Gonorrhea
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hepatitis
Herpes
Hypertension
Inflammation
Influenza
Insomnia
Liver Detoxification
Memory and Brain Function
Menopause