Research undertaken in France in at 35 centres (gynecologists in private practice) amongst 101 menopausal women – experiencing at least 5 hot flushes a day – has shown that a ‘complex’ homeopathic remedy has had significant success. The study was undertaken by researchers from the Department of Gynaecology, at the Hospital Foch, in Suresnes, France.

Taking the main outcome measure as the hot ‘flash’ score (HFS) and also using the quality of life (QoL) [measured using the Hot Flash Related Daily Interference Scale (HFRDIS)], and severity of symptoms scores (measured using the Menopause Rating Scale).

The test subjects were given a homeopathic remedy made by Boiron, called “BRN-01”.

It is a registered homeopathic medicine and contains;

Actaea racemosa (4 centesimal dilutions [4CH]),

Arnica montana (4CH),

Glonoinum (4CH),

Lachesis mutus (5CH), and

Sanguinaria canadensis (4CH),

The researchers concluded that the BRN-01 seemed to have a significant effect on thehot ‘flash’ score (HFS), compared with placebo and that this homeopathic remedy may be considered a new therapeutic option, without unwanted side-effects, to treat menopausal women who are experiencing hot flushes – especially those who do not want to use hormone replacement therapy.