Abstract
Objective: To analyze the effects of Morus nigra on climacteric symptoms and on the quality of life of women in the menopausal transition. Methods: This is a clinical study, conducted with 20 women between 45 and 60 years of age who used Morus nigra leaf tea daily for 60 days and completed the Short Form Health Survey, Blatt-Kupperman Menopausal Index and Questionnaire Women's Health, every 20 days until they complete treatment. Results: The sum of the Blatt-Kupperman Menopausal Index scores shows the improvement of intense symptoms and, at 60 days, did not identify a case of marked intensity. The total scores of the Women's Health Questionnaire confirmed improvement in climacteric symptoms during the study period (p <0.001), improvement in somatic symptoms (p = 0.011); vasomotor (p <0.001); sleep problems (p = 0.024); attractiveness (p = 0.042) and memory (p = 0.045). The Short Form Health Survey showed a useful improvement in treatment time (p <0.001) and domains: functional capacity (p <0.001); pain (p = 0.028); vitality (0.016) and mental health (p = 0.035). Conclusion: The Morus nigra leaf tea may be a therapeutic option capable of alleviating climacteric symptoms, contributing to the improvement in the quality of life of women in this stage of life.