Little evidence herbal remedies ease menopause-review

Now how can this be?

"There is little scientific evidence that herbal remedies commonly used to treat menopausal symptoms work, and some may be dangerous if taken along with other treatments, according to a review published on Wednesday.

Black cohosh, red clover, Dong quai, evening primrose oil and ginseng are taken to ease hot flashes, sleeplessness and diminished sex drive in the belief that they are natural products without risk, said Ike Iheanacho, editor of the journal Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin, who wrote the review.

'In reality, however, herbal medicines have pharmacological actions, and so can cause unwanted side effects and have potentially dangerous interactions with other medicines, both herbal and conventional,' he wrote."

But at least the harm and danger are natural.