Evidence-Based Research

Identifying Evidence-Based and Safe HDS for Patients

Question: Which herbs and dietary supplements did you find that are used to reduce hot flashes?

Answer:  There is no right or wrong answer to this question. You may have found many different herbs used for reducing menopausal symptoms such as black cohosh, evening primrose oil, flaxseed, red clover, and soy while searching the internet. Each culture and traditional medicine has their own unique herbal materia medica.

Please click each of the items below to explore a brief monograph about the specific herb. Each link will open a separate browser window.

Click here to download brief monographs for all five herbs. (PDF)