Evidence supporting the use of: Herbal blend (proprietary)
For the body system: Ovaries
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Herbal blends have been traditionally used in various cultures to support the health of the ovaries and the female reproductive system. These blends often include herbs such as Vitex agnus-castus (chasteberry), black cohosh, dong quai, and others. Historical records from traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and Western herbalism document the use of such herbs for menstrual regulation, relief of premenstrual symptoms, and support during menopause or for general reproductive health. However, the specific efficacy of proprietary blends is difficult to assess, as the actual composition and dosages are often undisclosed.
Scientific evidence for the efficacy of individual herbs in supporting ovarian function is mixed and generally modest. For example, chasteberry has some clinical evidence supporting its use for premenstrual syndrome, but robust data for direct ovarian support is lacking. Most studies are small, of short duration, or have methodological limitations. There is little to no high-quality research on the effects of proprietary herbal blends as a whole on ovarian health.
In summary, the use of herbal blends for ovarian support is primarily justified by traditional use, with limited and variable scientific evidence. The rating reflects moderate traditional justification but limited validation from modern clinical research.
Other ingredients that support Ovaries
8-PrenylnaringeninActaea spicata
Agnuside
Aletris
amino acids
Ashoka
ashwagandha
barbasco
berry
black cohosh
blessed thistle
broccoli
bugbane
casticin
chaste tree
Clary sage
cohosh
cruciferous
damiana
DHEA
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
dioscorea
dong quai
dong quai root
egg
estrogen
evening primrose oil
false unicorn root
fatty acids
fennel
fish
folate
folic acid
formononetin
genistein
Ginsenosides
herbal blend (proprietary)
inositol
inositol phosphate
iodine
isoflavones
l-carnitine
Labisia pumila
licorice root
lignans
Lilium humboldtii
lingzhi
maca
macaenes
magnesium
omega-3 fatty acids
Osthole
peony
Phytoestrogens
protein
Puerain
pumpkin
raspberry
royal jelly
Shataverins
Soy
soybean
spearmint leaf
trace minerals
vitamin B
vitamin B6
vitamin D
vitamin E
Vitex Agnus-Castus
Vitexicarpin
Wild yam
Other body systems supported by herbal blend (proprietary)
Adrenal CortexAdrenal Glands
Arteries
Bladder
Blood
Brain
Breasts
Bronchials
Capillaries
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Eyes
Female Reproductive System
Gall Bladder
Gastrointestinal Tract
Glandular System
Gums
Hair
Heart
Hepatic System
Hypothalamus
Immune System
Intestinal System
Joints
Kidneys
Large Intestines (Colon)
Liver
Lungs
Lymphatics
Male Reproductive System
Mitochondria
Mucus Membranes
Muscles
Nerves
Ovaries
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Parotids (Salivary Glands)
Pineal Gland
Pituitary
Prostate
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Sinuses
Skeletal System (Bones)
Skin
Small Intestines
Sympathetic Nervous System
Products containing herbal blend (proprietary)
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine Ultra Therm CF (DISCONTINUED)
