Black Cohosh

what is Black Cohosh??

The dried rhizome and roots of Cimicifuga racemosa L. (fam. Ranunculaceae), is sometimes referred to as black snake root or cimicifuga. black cohosh contain the isoflavone, formononetin, which the basis of the esterogenic. This herbs converted in vivo by the gastrointestinal microbial flora to compounds that bind to the estrogen receptor, first to daidzein and then to the more active compound, isoflavan, equol.

The dried rhizome and roots of Cimicifuga racemosa L. (fam. Ranunculaceae)

In addition, the steroid glycoside actein, 27-deoxyactein and cimicifugoside have also been identified, but their role in the gynecological activity of black cohosh is unknown.

benefits of Black Cohosh

This herbs is normally administrated in the form of a 40-60% alcoholic extract in a quantity equivalent to 40 mg of drug daily. A decoction prepared from 0.3-2.0 g of the herbs may employed. Administration of the drug sometimes causes stomach upset, otherwise, no problems or contraindication have been reported.

 it has been found that black cohosh is very effective for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhea, as well as nervous condition associated with menopause by German Commission E.

side effect of Black Cohosh

side effect occur when black cohosh is take under high dose.the common side effect is headache and upset stomach

black cohosh my not safe for:

• people who have allergies to aspirin
• child under 18
• people who have liver disease
• women who have endometriosis
• pregnant women