Planetary Formulas MenoChange Cimicifuga-Vitex Compound (100tab) within category: Black Cohosh
Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa, formerly Cimicifuga racemosa) is used almost exclusively as a woman's herb these days for symptoms of menopause and PMS. It's interesting, however, that a number of native American tribes and frontier doctors in the 1800's also used the plant to treat arthritic aches and pains.
Blach cohosh has been the subject of numerous human clinical trials, mostly in Germany, from as early as the mid-1900's up to the present. It is approved by the German Kommission E (their equivalent of the American Food and Drug Adminstration) to treat symptoms of PMS and menopause.
Please don't confuse Black cohosh with Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) -- they are entirely different herbs!
More about: Black Cohosh
What People Are Saying And Quick Facts** About Black Cohosh:
- available either as a single ingredient product or in products that contain other herbs.
- native to Canada and the eastern states of the US, growing as far south as Florida.
- an important herb for women and is known for its phytoestrogen properties.
- not associated with increased breast cancer rates, nor dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
- heralded as an herbal antidote for such menopausal symptoms as hot flashes.
- traditionally used by Native Americans for female concerns, hence it is also known as "Squawroot".
- available in the following forms: tablets, capsules, liquid tincture, and tea (root simmered in water).
- safe for women who have had breast cancer.
- generally well tolerated in recommended doses and has been studied for up to six months.
- a perennial herb, which grows to 8 ft, which has long plumes of white flowers.
- high on the list of herbs that women have found bring relief from hot flashes.
- not recommended for pregnant women because its potential effects on the uterus may induce labor early.
- most widely used in supplements for female conditions because of its natural estrogen properties.
- grown in raised beds, especially for moist or clay soils.
- the most popular herbal supplement in Europe for women experiencing change-of-life symptoms.
- touted as a great reliever of many menopause symptoms including night sweats, anxiety, and depression.
- presently among the top ten medicinal herbs grown and used in North America and Europe.
- similar to estrogen in its mechanism, although recent studies suggest that it may not be.
- fairly well studied in Germany, where it is used to treat hot flashes.
- grown from seed, and the root is harvested in autumn.
- not recommended for women who are either pregnant or breast-feeding.
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Lasted Modified: Sept 27th, 2008
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