Evidence supporting the use of: Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
For the body system: Reproductive System
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
A "Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)" is a term that refers to a mixture of various herbs and botanicals, often without specifying the exact amounts of each ingredient. The use of such blends to support the reproductive system is primarily rooted in traditional medicine practices. For centuries, various cultures have used herbal remedies—such as maca root, ashwagandha, tribulus terrestris, dong quai, and chasteberry—to address reproductive health, menstrual irregularities, libido, and fertility concerns. The rationale behind these blends is often based on anecdotal evidence, traditional use patterns, and historical herbalism texts.
However, while individual herbs within these blends may have limited scientific studies suggesting some benefits for reproductive health, the efficacy and safety of the proprietary blend as a whole are seldom systematically researched. The lack of transparency regarding ingredient amounts further complicates evaluation. For example, some herbs like chasteberry have moderate evidence for supporting female reproductive health, while others have minimal or conflicting data. Overall, the justification for using proprietary herbal blends is mostly traditional, with only select ingredients showing low to moderate scientific support. Consumers should approach such products with caution, as efficacy is not guaranteed and interactions or side effects may occur.
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Other ingredients that support Reproductive System
acetyl l-carnitineamino acids
ashwagandha
beta-sitosterol
black cohosh
bovine
bovine liver
broccoli
calcium
chaste tree
Chinese salvia root
choline
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
turmeric
damiana
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dong quai root
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
evening primrose oil
fennel
fenugreek
fish protein
flaxseed
folate
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
ginger
ginseng
gokhru
hops
inositol
iodine
iron
l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt (5-MTHF)
l-arginine
l-carnitine
lactobacillus crispatus
lactobacillus jensenii
licorice root
lignans
linoleic acid (LA)
maca
magnesium
marine lipid
melatonin
moringa
motherwort
muira puama
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-6 fatty acids
pomegranate
protein
pumpkin
quail egg
raspberry
rehmannia glutinosa
saffron
saw palmetto
selenium
selenium
soybean
spearmint leaf
tongkat ali
tribulus
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin D
vitamin E
vitamin E
seaweed
water
wild yam
zinc
sarsaparilla
red clover
suma
squawvine
mugwort
nut grass
anise
punarnava
smilax
chaff flower
lingusticum wallichii
yarrow
cistanche
dioscorea
dodder
eucommia
ganoderma
lotus seed
morinda
royal jelly
Equol (proprietary)
guelder rose
trace minerals
anemarrhena asphodeloides
purslane
barrenwort
shepherd's purse
wood betony
hypothalamus
herbal blend (proprietary)
yohimbe
11-Ketotestosterone
25-d-spirosta-3, 5-diene
5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine
8-Prenylnaringenin
Antler
Arachidonic Acid
Achyranthes
Anamu
Alchemilla
Aletris
Anserina
Aerva lanata
Agrimonia pilosa
Agnuside
Ashoka
Ant
Abuta
Allium tuberosum
Animal protein
Blue Cohosh
Babchi
Baliospermum
Black galingale
Beef
Beef liver
Bugbane
Bulbine natalensis
Black Gram
Banyan
Ba Ji Tian
Barbasco
Bee products
Borassus aethiopum
banana
Boerhavia diffusa
Calochortus
Curculigo orchicides
Cohosh
Clary sage
Chinese Mountain Ant
Cucurbita
Cod Liver Oil
Codonopsis
Cnidium
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Cynomorium
Cyathula
Chinese Pond Turtle
Chlorophytum
Chuchuhuasi
Casticin
Campylandra fimbriata
Catuaba
Costus
Carthamus
Canscora
DHEA
Daidzein
Deer Velvet
Dong Quai
Dibenzo-alpha pyrones
D-Pinitol
Diosgenin
Date
Egg
Elk antler
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Embelia
Estrogen
Isoflavones
Lotus
Orchid
yohimbine
Other body systems supported by Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
Adrenal GlandsArteries
Bladder
Blood
Brain
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Eyes
Female Reproductive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Glandular System
Hair
Heart
Hepatic System
Hypothalamus
Immune System
Intestinal System
Joints
Kidneys
Large Intestines (Colon)
Liver
Lungs
Lymphatics
Male Reproductive System
Muscles
Nails
Nerves
Ovaries
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Pituitary
Prostate
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Skin
Small Intestines
Spleen
Stomach
Structural System
Thyroid Gland
Urinary System
Uterus
Veins