Herbal menopause cures lack proof
There is no convincing evidence that herbal remedies commonly taken to relieve troublesome menopausal symptoms actually work, say experts.
And some ‘natural’ treatments, like black cohosh, can cause serious harm, says the Drugs and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB).
But herbalists said a lack of proof did not mean the treatments lacked effect.
Polls suggest 40% of UK women have used complementary and alternative therapies for their menopausal symptoms.
Common remedies include red clover, Dong quai and evening primrose oil.
Others include ginseng, wild yam extract, chaste tree, hops, sage leaf, and kava kava.
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on Jan 14th, 2009 and is filed under Herbal Supplements.
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