Phyto-Female Complex for the relief of hot flushes, night sweats and quality of sleep: randomized, controlled, double-blind pilot study
Rotem C, Kaplan B
Published in Gynecological Endocrinology
Methodology
Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial of a six-herb formula containing dong quai, black cohosh, milk thistle, red clover, American ginseng and chaste-tree berry twice daily for 3 months in 50 women aged 44-65
Key Findings
The multi-herb formula reduced menopausal symptoms more than placebo, but the contribution of dong quai cannot be isolated.
Conclusions
Any positive signal comes from a combination product, not dong quai alone.
Limitations
Multi-ingredient formula; small pilot; manufacturer-supplied product.
Supplements Studied
The women receiving Phyto-Female Complex reported a significantly superior mean reduction in menopausal symptoms than the p
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Manufacturer-supplied product
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