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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:
- not a substitute for hormone replacement therapy during menopause.
- sold as a dietary supplement for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and PMS.
- not recommended for pregnant women because its potential effects on the uterus may induce labor early.
- 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).
- harvested in the fall, primarily because plants are at their peak in weight and bioactive constituents.
- touted as a great reliever of many menopause symptoms including night sweats, anxiety, and depression.
- helpful in treating high blood pressure, whopping cough, and asthma.
- gaining popularity among shade gardeners, nursery container growers, and landscapers.
- also referred to as "Macrotrys" (regularly misspelled "Macrotys").
- fairly well studied in Germany, where it is used to treat hot flashes.
- a plentiful and conspicuous plant, growing in fence corners, on side hills and in rich woods.
- high on the list of herbs that women have found bring relief from hot flashes.
- available either as a single ingredient product or in products that contain other herbs.
- generally well tolerated in recommended doses and has been studied for up to six months.
- presently among the top ten medicinal herbs grown and used in North America and Europe.
- the most popular herbal supplement in Europe for women experiencing change-of-life symptoms.
- safe for women who have had breast cancer.
- grown in raised beds, especially for moist or clay soils.
- not recommended for women who are either pregnant or breast-feeding.
- most widely used in supplements for female conditions because of its natural estrogen properties.
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Lasted Modified: August 8th, 2008
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