Menopausal Syndrome

Note that the dried rhizome of Cimicifuga racemosa (British Pharmaceutical Codex, 1934 black cohosh) has been used as a bitter and mild expectorant in the form of a liquid alcoholic extract (1 in 1 dose 0.3-2 mL) and is sold as alternative remedy for the treatment of menopausal syndrome at dose of 40-80 mg/day. The active constituents of black cohosh, and, therefore, the precise molecular mechanism of action involved in the climacteric property of Cimicifuga racemosa, are still unknown. The most recent data suggest that the plant is not estrogenic sensu stricto (126). 

Hormone therapy has proven highly effective in controlling the menopausal syndrome, especially severe hot flushes (MacLennan et al. 2004), even at doses significantly lower than those used until now (Speroff et al. 2000 Utian et al. 2001). Women s Health Initiative studies found that hormone replacement therapy, when administered as a primary prevention intervention for CVD in older women, increases the risk of heart disease and breast cancer. Even if a protective effect on fracture and colon cancer was observed, the risk-benefit ratio led to a recommendation of this treatment only for the short-term relief of menopausal symptoms (Rossouw et al. 2002 Anderson et al. 2004). The role of early administration of ovarian hormones to young postmenopausal women in the prevention of cardiovascular disease or late dementia remains... 

Disease. Disorders (e.g., anxiety disorders, seizure disorders), conditions (e.g., obesity, menopause), syndromes, specific illnesses, and other medical problems that are an acquired morbid change in a tissue, organ, or organism. Synonyms are illness and sickness. 

It is indicated in hypertension of all grades except pheochromocytoma, glaucoma and migraine. It is also useful in opiate, alcohol and nicotine withdrawal. It also attenuates vasomotor symptoms of menopausal syndrome. 

N.A. Linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, flavonoids, malic acid, anthocyanins, tartaric, tannins, monoterpene glycosides.99182 Antioxidant, internally for varicose veins, excessive menstruation, menopausal syndrome, hemorrhage, and hypertension. 

Since the Kidney-Qi and essence determine the development of the body, the method of tonifying the Kidney plays an important role in the treatment of retardation in children, menstruation disorders and learning difficulties in young people, infertility and menopause syndrome in adults, and declining function in the elderly. 

Urinary tract infection, menopause syndrome, hyperthyroidism and chronic periodontitis. 

Hypertension, hepatitis, cirrhosis, peptic ulcer, glaucoma, mental disorders, menopausal syndrome and Parkinson s disease. 

Diabetes, Parkinson s disease, arthritis, insomnia, hyperthyroidism, menopause syndrome, menor-... 

Kidney-essence and nourish the blood. They treat weakness and stiffness of the back and knees, blurred vision, poor memory, disorders of menstruation, infertility, menopause syndrome and sexual disorders caused by deficiency of Kidney-essence and blood. 

Heart or kidney failure, arthritis, dementia, chronic diseases of the digestive system, anemia, hypotension, hypothyroidism, hypoadrenalism, chronic nephritis, infertility, menopause syndrome, impotence. 

Dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, premenstrual syndrome and menopause syndrome, hepatitis, peptic ulcer, duodenal ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, cholecystitis and depression. 

Dong quai has been used in the treatment of dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, metorrhagia, menopausal syndromes, anemia, abdominal pain, injuries, migraine headaches, and arthritis. It is believed to ensure healthy pregnancies and easy deliveries. In the U.S., dong quai is recommended primarily to alleviate problems associated with menstruation and menopause. 

Avis NE, Stellato R, Crawford S, Bromberger J, Ganz P, Cain V, Kagawa-Singer M (2001) Is there a menopausal syndrome Menopausal status and symptoms across racial/ethnic groups. Soc Sci Med 52 345-356... 

Numerous health benefits have been reported or claimed for flavonoids and isoflavones, such as in cancer prevention, cardiovascular effects, and relief of menopausal syndromes. However, concerns have been raised about potential adverse effects, such as enhancement of reproductive organs and anti-thyroid effects. In order to evaluate potential beneficial or hazardous health effects from flavonoids. 

It is mainly used for the replacement therapy in deficiency states, e.g., primary amenorrhoea, delayed onset of puberty, eontrol and management of menopausal syndrome, malignant neoplasms of the prostate. 

The evidence has been examined carefully, and it is considered that no case can at present be made for the use of tocopherol in the following conditions in spite of the repeated claims on uncontrolled trials menopausal syndrome, senile vaginitis and pruritus, male infertility, muscular dystrophy, Dupuytren s contracture, fibrositis, Peyronie s disease, interstitial keratitis, angina pectoris, granuloma annulare, lupus erythematosus. 

Uses Antistat in cosmetics UV absorber, antioxidant in foods, pharmaceuticals, sunscreens medicine (antiulcerative treatment of menopausal syndrome) Manuf./Distrib. Ikeda http //www.ikeda-corp.co.jp, S. Black http //www.sblack.com, Spectrum Quality Prods. http //www.spectrumchemical. com... 

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