black cohosh

cohosh /co·hosh/ (ko-hosh´) [Algonquian] any of various North American medicinal plants.

black cohosh the plant Cimicifuga racemosa or its fresh or dried root, which has estrogenic effects and is used in menopause and premenstrual syndrome; also used in folk medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine.

blue cohosh the herb Caulophyllum thalictroides or its fresh roots or dried rhizome and roots, which have weak estrogenic effects; used for menstrual disorders and as an antispasmodic and uterine stimulant during labor; also used in homeopathy.

black cohosh,

a perennial herb that grows throughout the United States and in parts of Canada.

uses This herb is used to treat the symptoms of menopause (hot flashes and nervous conditions associated with menopause) and dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps, pain, inflammation); generally considered to be effective against mild symptoms but not a substitute for estrogen-containing prescriptions needed to control more severe vasomotor symptoms.

contraindications Black cohosh should not be used during pregnancy, since uterine stimulation can occur. It also should not be used during lactation or in children.

black cohosh

see actaeaspicata.

Patient discussion about black cohosh.

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Actaea
Actaea racemosa
black snakeroot
Blue Cohosh
Cimicifuga racemosa
cohosh
Congest
conjugated
estrogens
etonogestrel and ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring
menopause
Menstrual Disorders
neuralgia
norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol
oligomenorrhea
otitis media
Premarin
premenstrual dysphoric disorder
premenstrual syndrome

Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga Racemosa) Cure for What Ails You in Menopause Found across North America, from Ontario to Georgia and out to Arkansas and Missouri, Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga Racemosa) grows in wooded areas and has been used by Native Americans for centuries for its medicinal properties Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga Racemosa): Cure for What Ails You in Menopause?

Black Cohosh a Perfect Herbal Supplement for Menopause by Tammy Sons / Home improvement and landscaping community

Black cohosh is a tall perennial plant that is part of the buttercup family It can be found growing in eastern and central areas of the United States Black cohosh is a tall perennial plant that is part of the buttercup family.

Improve Health and Wellness with Herbal Black Cohosh by Darrell Miller / Food/cooking/nutrition community

However, the authors said that clinical trial data on black cohosh are "equivocal," with some studies suggesting that the remedy works well, while others suggest that it does not relieve symptoms effectively.

Study debunks herbal menopause remedy myth by Asian News International

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