Menopause Support

Menopause is a non-event for many women, but for those who suffer symptoms, it is a trying time. Many women are prevented from participating in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as treatment for menopause, or they simply do not want it. Black Cohosh may provide these women with a safe, cost-effective, and clinically proven alternative.

The cimicifuga plant (Black Cohosh) has been shown in numerous studies to be both safe and effective^2,7,8,9,10, and is widely used in Europe and the US to relieve the symptoms commonly associated with PMS and menopause (particularly hot flashes, menstrual cramps, changes to the vaginal lining and even low mood). It also has a long history of use in the US among American Indians. The extract of this plant is sold in great quantities in the US and Europe under the trade name Remifemin. Results of tests comparing Remifemin to combination treatment with estrogens and diazepam have shown treatment with Remifemin to be superior as measured by the Kupperman Menopausal Index.¹² Other tests such as the Self-evaluation For Depression Scale, the Hamilton Anxiety Inventory, and the Clinical Global Impression Scale--all recognized and trusted measures of clinical efficacy--have been used in studies evaluating the performance of Black Cohosh extract, and Black Cohosh has proven itself time and again.^2,12 In one study, relief of symptoms began in just four weeks in over 80% of test subjects and complete remission of symptoms was achieved in only 6 to 8 weeks for a large percentage of these women!¹¹


According to some recent research, the previous hypothesis that Black Cohosh has a mild estrogen-like action, can no longer be supported.^4,8 Several studies have shown that Black Cohosh is, however, a phytoestrogen. This means that it binds to estrogen receptors. These two claims are not conflicting, as it may seem at first blush, because there can be a compound that binds to a receptor site (compounds that bind to receptors are called "ligands"), yet still does not exert the influence that the receptors' usual binding agent would (in this case, estradiol). As to Black Cohosh's activity, there seems to be at least three synergistically working modes of action: 1. there are compounds that bind to estrogen receptors and suppress the release of leutinizing hormone (LH); 2. there are non-binding supressors of LH, and; 3. there are estrogen receptor ligands that do not suppress LH.³ Black Cohosh does not seem to affect FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) levels. In EVERY study we have read, Black Cohosh for relief of symptoms of menopause has shown great success.


It is best to use Black Cohosh extract standardized to 27-deoxyacteine. Most studies have been conducted on 4-8mg of 27-deoxyacteine per day, the amount provided by one convenient capsule of our product.

Although the German Commission E does not recommend use for longer than 6 months, more recent studies show this caution to be unfounded.^2,9

Listed in German Commission E Monographs for use as described above. No contraindications.