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Menopause
Herbs have been used to relieve menopausal symptoms for centuries. Women who choose to take herbs for menopausal symptoms should learn as much as possible about herbs and work with a qualified practitioner(an herbalist, a traditional Chinese docto...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Menopause
Herbs have been used to relieve menopausal symptoms for centuries. In general, most herbs are considered safe, and there is no substantial evidence that herbal products are a major source of toxic reactions.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Supplements Articles

Evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis L.)
Evening primrose oil (EPO) contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is believed to be the active ingredient. EPO has been studied in a wide variety of disorders, particularly those affected by metabolic products of essential fatty acids. However, high-quality evidence for its use in most conditions is still lacking.
Source:NaturalStandard
Evening primrose oil
Evening primrose oil is a dietary supplement derived from the seeds of the evening primrose plant, Oenothera biennis. Its Latin name is derived from the Greek word for wine, reflecting the folk belief that the plant could.relieve the symptoms of a...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
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