Evidence supporting the use of: Rubia cordifolia
For the health condition: Menopause
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Rubia cordifolia, commonly known as Indian madder or Manjistha, is primarily recognized in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for its blood-purifying, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties. Its use in supporting menopause is based mostly on traditional practices rather than rigorous scientific validation. In Ayurveda, menopause is often addressed by balancing the body's doshas and supporting reproductive health, and herbs like Rubia cordifolia are sometimes included to support menstrual and hormonal health as part of broader herbal formulations. However, there is little direct evidence or mention in classical Ayurvedic texts that specifically targets menopause or menopausal symptoms with Rubia cordifolia alone.
Modern scientific studies on Rubia cordifolia have mostly focused on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties, with only limited research into its effects on women's hormonal health or menopause specifically. The available evidence for its use in menopause is therefore mostly anecdotal or based on traditional herbal blends, not on clinical trials assessing efficacy for menopausal symptoms.
In summary, the use of Rubia cordifolia for menopause is primarily rooted in tradition, with minimal scientific scrutiny and low-quality or indirect evidence to support its effectiveness for this condition.
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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
Euryale seed
Elk antler
Evening Primrose Oil
Estrogen
Fo-Ti
Ficus religiosa
Glycetein
Isoflavones
Lotus
Prickly Pear Cactus
Rose
Rhubarb
Soy Protein
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by rubia cordifolia
AnemiaArthritis
Blood Clots (prevention of)
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cuts
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Eye Infections
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gout
Headache (general)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Jaundice (adults)
Leucorrhea
Liver Detoxification
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Malaria
Menopause
Menstrual Irregularity
Nephritis
Pain (general remedies for)
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives
Scars / Scar Tissue
Skin (infections)
Ulcerations (external)
Ulcers