MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS CONTROLLED BY HERBAL MEDICINES: REVIEW

Abstract

One of the most common gynecologic problems during menopause is acute menopausal syndrome, particularly hot flashes. Herbal and alternative drugs are still of great concern to women in the prevention and control of the signs and problems of menopause because of the adverse effects of hormone therapy. The purpose of this research was to study the processes and implications of medicinal plants used in the treatment of symptoms of menopause. The results of the study showed that the medicinal plants, which include Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Sage herb (Salvia officinalis), Glycine soja, Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa), Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), Black cumin (Nigella sativa), Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus), Panax ginseng, Ginkgo biloba, Valerina officinalis, Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), Pimpinella anisum, Hypericum perforatum,Passiflora incarnata, Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis), Red clover (Trifolium pratense), Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), and Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)were effective in the treatment of acute menopausal syndrome with different mechanisms. In the treatment of acute menopausal syndrome, medicinal plants can play an essential role, but further research are needed to confirm their effectiveness in the treatment of acute menopausal syndrome.