black cohosh

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

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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.

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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.

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black cohosh

see actaeaspicata.

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Patient discussion about black cohosh.

Q. Has anyone tried black cohosh for the later years in life?

A. my mother in law took it, she said it was very helpful but it could be a placebo effect... here is some info about black cohosh from a very relay able site