Traditional Uses

• PMS and painful menstrual periods
• Symptoms of menopause (hot flashes, anxiety, depression)
• Uterine spasms

Mode of Action

• Estrogen-like action but does not produce endometrial thickening nor increase the risk of breast cancer (estrogen is the primary female hormone)
• Luteinizing hormone suppression (another female hormone that controls the menstrual cycle)

Drug Interactions

• None known

Cautions

• Occasional stomach pains
• Avoid in pregnancy and breast feeding

Recommended Dose

• 40 mg daily. (Dose may vary from brand to brand)

References

• Blumenthal, 1998; Lust, 1974