Effects of Eurycoma longifolia Jack standardised water extract (Physta) on well-being of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: protocol for a randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, parallel group study

Introduction Eurycoma longifolia Jack (EL), profoundly recognised as ‘Tongkat Ali’, is a medicinal herb originating from Southeast Asia. It is commonly used in traditional ‘antiageing’ treatments to address decreased energy, mood, libido and hormonal imbalances. While the benefits of EL have been ex...

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Main Authors: Suzana Shahar, Annie George, Zaleha Abdullah Mahdy, Subashini Muniandy, Hanis Mastura Yahya, Ixora Kamisan Atan, Nor Fadilah Rajab, Sasikala M Chinnappan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-11-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/11/e073323.full