#Women's Hormonal Health & Endocrinology
Explore evidence-informed monographs, pharmacological mechanisms, traditional ethnobotany, and therapeutic protocols categorized under #Women's Hormonal Health & Endocrinology.
Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis): Z-Ligustilide, Uterine Myometrial Tone Modulation & Pelvic Microcirculatory Health
A scientific monograph on Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis / Female Ginseng), evaluating Z-ligustilide phthalides, ferulic acid, uterine myometrial tone regulation, and pelvic microvascular circulation.
Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus): Diterpene Dopaminergic Agonism, Prolactin Suppression & Luteal Phase Progesterone Support
A comprehensive review of Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus), analyzing labdane diterpenes, pituitary D2 dopamine receptor agonism, prolactin suppression, and luteal phase progesterone balance.
Honeybush (Cyclopia intermedia): Mangiferin, Hesperitin, Estrogenic Menopausal Bone Density & Non-Caffeine Antioxidants
A pharmacognostic review of South African Cyclopia intermedia, examining xanthone mangiferin, flavanone hesperitin, selective estrogen receptor modulation, and bone mineral density preservation.
Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides): Methylcytisine Alkaloids, Uterotonics, Cautionary Midwifery Toxicology
A critical toxicological and pharmacognostic review of Caulophyllum thalictroides root, examining quinolizidine alkaloids (methylcytisine), caulosaponin, uterine vasoconstriction, and strict clinical contraindications.
Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa): Diosgenin Sapogenin, Intestinal Sterol Transporter NPC1L1 Inhibition & Smooth Muscle Spasmolysis
A pharmacognostic evaluation of Dioscorea villosa rhizome, investigating steroidal sapogenin diosgenin, NPC1L1 sterol transporter blockade, visceral smooth muscle spasmolysis, and hormone precursor clarification.
Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa / Cimicifuga): Triterpene Glycosides (Actein), Serotonergic Thermoregulation & Menopause
A rigorous pharmacognostic review of Actaea racemosa rhizome (Remifemin® extract), analyzing 27-deoxyactein, selective central 5-HT receptor binding, hypothalamic thermoregulation, and non-estrogenic safety.
Hops (Humulus lupulus): Xanthohumol Prenylated Flavonoid, Humulone Bitter Acids & Estrogenic Sleep Potentiation
A scientific monograph on Humulus lupulus strobiles, reviewing prenylated chalcone xanthohumol, 8-prenylnaringenin (potent phytoestrogen), alpha-acid humulone degradation to 2-methyl-3-buten-2-ol, and GABAA sedation.
Sage (Salvia officinalis): Thujone Margins, Rosmarinic Acid, Cholinergic Enzyme Conservation & Vasomotor Hot Flash Relief
A scientific monograph on Salvia officinalis leaves, exploring acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibition, hypothalamic thermoregulatory stabilization, vasomotor menopausal hot flash reduction, and thujone safety margins.
Spearmint (Mentha spicata): Carvone, Rosmarinic Acid & Free Testosterone Downregulation in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
An evidence-based study on Spearmint herbal infusions, investigating (-)-carvone, ovarian steroidogenesis enzyme modulation, reduction of circulating free testosterone, and clinical hirsutism relief in PCOS.
Shepherd's Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris): Peptide Polymers, Acetylcholine, Uterine Hemostatic Tone & Capillary Permeability
A study of Capsella bursa-pastoris herb, evaluating hemostatic peptide fractions, acetylcholine-like smooth muscle contractility, capillary permeability reduction, and acute uterine bleeding protocols.
Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris): Ellagitannins, Astringent Pelvic Vascular Tone & Progesterone Phase Balance
A clinical ethnobotanical review of Alchemilla vulgaris, detailing hydrolyzable ellagitannins, pelvic tissue astringency, luteal phase progesterone support, and menorrhagia management.