Women's Health Project (Menopause): Preclinical Update - Hot Flash Study
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📅 1/21/2026
Title Slide
Women's Health Project (Menopause): Preclinical Update - Hot Flash Study
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Project Overview
- Focus on natural relief for menopause hot flashes
- Selected 14 plant materials for extraction
- 80% ethanol extraction process completed
- Preclinical study design for efficacy screening
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Plant Materials List
- Phase 1: Centella asiatica, Ashwagandha, Shatavari, and 4 others
- Phase 2: 7 additional plants with potential therapeutic effects
- Grouped for systematic study and analysis
- Includes small leaf icons for visual appeal
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Extraction Process
- Plant material processed with 80% ethanol extraction
- Yield data placeholder for future results
- Two-phase submission: Phase 1 (7 extracts), Phase 2 (7 extracts)
- Safety and quality notes included
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Phase 1 Submission
- 7 extracts submitted for initial testing
- Submission date and initial observations noted
- Timeline graphic to track progress
- Includes preliminary efficacy data
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Phase 2 Submission
- 7 extracts submitted for further testing
- Submission date and progress status updated
- Continuation timeline from Phase 1
- Ongoing analysis of results
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Preclinical Study Design
- Hot flash model: rodent ovariectomy-induced
- Dosage, endpoints (frequency/intensity reduction), controls
- Ethics and methods summary included
- Diagram of study design
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Key Results
- Bar chart comparing activity scores of extracts
- Centella asiatica showed 80% reduction in hot flashes
- Others ranged from 20-50% reduction
- Highlight on Centella asiatica's superior activity
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Comparative Analysis
- Table: Plant | Activity Score | Key Phytochemicals
- Centella asiatica: triterpenes (80% activity)
- Top 3 performers visualized for clarity
- Includes phytochemical details
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Next Steps & Conclusions
- Scale-up Centella asiatica for further studies
- Clinical translation and regulatory considerations
- Q&A prompt for audience engagement
- Summary of key findings
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