A systematic review of herbal medicinal products for the treatment of menopausal symptoms
Huntley AL, Ernst E
Published in Menopause
Methodology
Systematic review of randomised clinical trials of herbal medicinal products, including dong quai, for physical and psychological menopausal symptoms across four databases with no language restriction
Key Findings
Dong Quai showed no benefit over placebo for menopausal symptoms in the identified randomised evidence.
Conclusions
Herbal products for menopause vary widely in evidence, with dong quai among the unsupported options.
Limitations
Older review; small number of trials per herb; variable trial quality.
Supplements Studied
The aim of this study was to evaluate the benefit of herbal medicinal products for the treatment of menopausal symptoms by performing a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.
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Disclosures
Funding
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