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Black
cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) is a plant found in the buttercup family. It is also known as
black snakeroot, bugbane, and squawroot. Black cohosh is a root that has estrogenic
properties; it supplies estrogenic sterols which are the beginnings for steroid hormones
like estrogen, progesterone and testerone. It was used to treat menopausal symptoms
by Native Americans and colonists.
It works possesses relaxant properties which may affect
uterine contractions so that heavy bleeding is decreased. This herb may also contain
substances that act as pain relievers and sedatives.
Black cohosh's estrogenic activities can
cause a lower FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) levels which may decrease hotflashes and improve the lining of the vagina.
Dr.
Susan Love on Black Cohosh
 According to Dr. Love in her book Dr. Susan
Love's Hormone Book the following are potential side effects of black cohosh:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Visual disturbances
- Nausea
Dr. Love says, "In my Hormone
Book on page 169 I say that 'At least one study in mice and rats showed
no estrogenic effect. This would suggest it is safe in women with breast cancer.' ”
Before taking any herbs check with your health care
professional. You want to be certain that the herbs and any other medications or
illnesses you might have will not produce a medical problem.
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Dr Carolle
Jean-Murat on Black Cohosh
  Dr Carolle Jean-Murat, author of Menopause
Made Easy comments on Black Cohosh and says, "Black cohosh
(Cimicifuga racemosa) helps relieve hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness; and
emotional symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and irritability in some women. The
recommended dosage is 10 to15 drops, or three to four capsules per day. It is commonly
used in Germany in the drug Remifemin, and it is also available in the United
States."
from Dr Jean Murat on Black Cohosh
Linda Ojeda on
Black Cohosh
  Black
Cohosh has a long track record as an herb that is effective for a variety of female
complaints. Its been used extensively in Europe over 40 years and is becoming quite
popular here in the US for relieving hot flashes, vaginal dryness, depression, insomnia,
and mood swings. While it is not an estrogen itself, it contains compounds that exert an
estrogenic effect. Black cohosh is called an adaptogen because it balances your own
estrogen--enhancing it if you need more and lowering levels if yours are too high. It also
does not stimulate breast cancer cells in culture and many researchers feel it is safe for
breast cancer patients. You can find black cohosh itself, combined with other herbs, in
tinctures, tablets, or in a standardized form called Remifemin. The type you take
determines the amount and that you will find on the outside container.
from Linda Ojeda
on Black Cohosh and other herbs
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