However, the authors said that clinical trial data on black cohosh are "equivocal," with some studies suggesting that the remedy works well, while others suggest that it does not relieve symptoms effectively.
One of the potential side effect of black cohosh is liver toxicity.
The authors said that there is "no convincing evidence" that red clover extract is effective.
Also little evidence is there one way or another for dong quai, evening primrose oil, wild yam, chaste tree, hops, or sage.
The study, titled 'Herbal medicines for menopausal symptoms' is published in the latest issue of the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB).
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