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Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt.
Under “ Women’s wellbeing ”: Well-established use of certain extracts for hot flushes and excessive sweating.
Well-established medicinal use (EMA)
Stop and seek medical advice promptly in the event of jaundice, dark urine or unusual abdominal pain.
Discover the plantVitex agnus-castus
Under “ Women’s wellbeing ”: One specific dry extract has well-established use; other preparations have traditional use for minor symptoms.
Human studies
Persistent or worsening symptoms: seek medical advice.
Discover the plantFoeniculum vulgare Mill.
Under “ Women’s wellbeing ”: Traditional use of the fruits for minor menstrual spasms.
Traditional use
Fruits and essential oil are not equivalent. Do not use the essential oil orally at home.
Discover the plantRubus idaeus
Under “ Women’s wellbeing ”: Traditional relief of minor menstrual spasms.
Traditional use
Diarrhea lasting beyond three days or another complaint beyond one week: seek medical advice.
Discover the plantCapsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
Under “ Women’s wellbeing ”: Traditional use after medical exclusion of a serious cause. Does not replace investigation of bleeding or anemia.
Traditional use
Heavy bleeding, feeling faint or anemia: seek medical advice; do not delay assessment.
Discover the plantAchillea millefolium L.
Under “ Women’s wellbeing ”: Traditional use for minor menstrual cramps. Clinical evidence is insufficient; this is not a treatment for endometriosis.
Traditional use
New, severe or worsening pain: seek medical advice. For menstrual use, seek medical advice if symptoms persist for more than one week.
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