Penn Herb Wellness Guide
Menorrhagia
- Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a substantial health benefit.
- Contradictory, insufficient, or preliminary studies suggesting a health benefit or minimal health benefit.
- For an herb, supported by traditional use but minimal or no scientific evidence. For a supplement, little scientific support.
Our proprietary “Star-Rating” system was developed to help you easily understand the amount of scientific support behind each supplement in relation to a specific health condition. While there is no way to predict whether a vitamin, mineral, or herb will successfully treat or prevent associated health conditions, our unique ratings tell you how well these supplements are understood by some in the medical community, and whether studies have found them to be effective for other people.
For over a decade, our team has combed through thousands of research articles published in reputable journals. To help you make educated decisions, and to better understand controversial or confusing supplements, our medical experts have digested the science into these three easy-to-follow ratings. We hope this provides you with a helpful resource to make informed decisions towards your health and well-being.
| Supplement | Amount | Why |
|---|---|---|
Iron (Iron-Deficiency Anemia) | 100 to 200 mg daily under medical supervision if deficient |  [3 stars] Supplementing with iron decreases excess menstrual blood loss in iron-deficient women who have no other underlying cause for their condition. |
Ginger | Refer to label instructions |  [2 stars] In one trial, supplementation with ginger powder decreased the amount of menstrual bleeding in teenage girls who had been experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding. |
Vitamin A | 50,000 IU of vitamin A each day taken under the supervision of a doctor | [2 stars] In one study, women with menorrhagia who took vitamin A showed significant improvement or complete normalization of menstrual blood loss. |
Black Horehound | Refer to label instructions |  [1 star] Black horehound has been used traditionally for heavy periods. |
Cinnamon | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Cinnamon has been used historically for the treatment of various menstrual disorders, including heavy menstruation. |
Cranesbill | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Astringent herbs such as cranesbill have been traditionally used for heavy menstruation. |
Flavonoids | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Flavonoids protect capillaries (small blood vessels) from damage. In so doing, they might protect against the blood loss of menorrhagia. |
Oak | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Astringent herbs such as oak have been traditionally used for heavy menstruation. |
Periwinkle | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Astringent herbs such as periwinkle have been traditionally used for heavy menstruation. |
Shepherd's Purse | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Shepherd’s purse has been used historically for the treatment of various menstrual disorders, including heavy menstruation. |
Vitamin C | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Vitamin C protects capillaries (small blood vessels) from damage. In so doing, it might protect against the blood loss of menorrhagia. |
Vitamin E | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] In a study of women with menorrhagia associated with the use of an intrauterine device (IUD), supplementing with vitamin E corrected the problem in all cases within ten weeks. |
Vitex | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Among women taking vitex, menorrhagia has reportedly improved after taking the herb for several months. |
Witch Hazel | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Astringent herbs such as witch hazel have been traditionally used for heavy menstruation. |
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