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Zeitschrift für Phytotherapie 2010; 31(6): 299-305
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1262407
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Rhapontikrhabarber
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Rhapontikrhabarberwurzel-Extrakt ERr 731® bei Wechseljahresbeschwerden

Peter W. Heger
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04 January 2011 (online)

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Zusammenfassung

Der Rhapontikrhabarberwurzel-Extrakt ERr 731® hat in bis zu 2-jährigen Studien seine Wirksamkeit und Sicherheit in der Behandlung von Wechseljahresbeschwerden belegt. Hitzewallungen wurden nach 8 und 12 Wochen, gemessen mit dem HFWWS, stärker reduziert, als in niedrig dosierten Hormontherapien.

Summary

Special extract ERr 731® from the roots of Rheum rhaponticum for the treatment of menopausal symptoms Clinical studies entailing two-year application of ERr 731® have proved its efficacy and safety in the treatment of menopausal symptoms. For example, after 8 and 12 weeks ERr 731® has been shown to severely reduce menopausal hot flushes measured by Hot Flush Weekly Weighted Score (HFWWS) compared to low-dose hormone therapy.

Schlüsselwörter

Rheum rhaponticum - Perimenopause - Hot Flush Weekly Weighted Score (HFWWS) - Menopause Rating Scale - Anxiety Inventory Scale - Depression Inventory Scale

Key words

Rheum rhaponticum - Perimenopause - Hot Flush Weekly Weighted Score (HFWWS) - Menopause Rating Scale - Anxiety Inventory Scale - Depression Inventory Scale

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