10/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons
Motherwort (Leonurus sibiricus), a popular functional food and medicinal herb, has been known to be beneficial for women, especially older women. In a study published in the Journal of Natural Medicines, it was found that motherwort can help menopausal women manage their weight and prevent weight gain.
The findings of the study indicate the motherwort could be a potential functional food to prevent weight gain after menopause.
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Journal Reference:
Kim J, Kim MH, Choi YY, Hong J, Yang WM. INHIBITORY EFFECTS OF LEONURUS SIBIRICUS ON WEIGHT GAIN AFTER MENOPAUSE IN OVARIECTOMIZED AND HIGH-FAT DIET-FED MICE. Journal of Natural Medicines. July 2016; 70(3): 522-530. DOI: 10.1007/s11418-016-0971-7
Tagged Under: alternative medicine, herbal medicine, Herbs, Leonurus sibiricus, lipase, menopausal women, Motherwort, natural cures, natural medicine, postmenopausal obesity, remedies, weight gain, weight management, women's health