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Black Cohosh Root
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What is Black Cohosh Root?
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.
Black Cohosh Root (Cimicifuga racemosa: Cimicifugae racemosae rhizoma) is most often used for PMS discomfort, dysmenorrhea, menopause. Black Cohosh is a phytoestrogen and seems to suppress leutinizing hormones. Black Cohosh has been shown in numerous studies to be both safe and effective, 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).
Be sure that you do not confuse black cohosh with the similar-sounding, but unrelated plant blue cohosh, which is not safe; for more on blue cohosh, please see our "Products We Do NOT Sell" page.
Why Is Our Black Cohosh Root Better?
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 vegetarian capsule of our product.
Also See: Our Menopause Support Formula with Black Cohosh.
Who Should Consider Black Cohosh Root?
Black Cohosh Root has been used for:
- Relief from Menopause symptoms
- Relief from PMS discomfort
- Dysmenorrhea
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How is Black Cohosh Root Extract Used?
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 effective2,7,8,9,10, 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
How Does Black Cohosh Root Work?
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.
How Much Black Cohosh Root is Taken?
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.
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Label Facts
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 capsule
Servings per container: 60
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Amount Per Serving
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% Daily Value
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| Black Cohosh Extract |
330 mg |
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| (27-deoxyacteine yield) |
8.25 mg |
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Other ingredients: Cellulose, silicon dioxide (mineral), magnesium stearate.
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Dietary Restrictions
 Vegetarian capsule used and a vegetarian formula.
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References
Black Cohosh References / Additional Resources
- Blumenthal, Mark; Busse, Werner R; Goldberg, Alicia; Gruenwald, Joerg, PhD; Hall, Tara; Riggins, Chance W.; Rister, Robert S., Eds, Klein, Sigrid, PhD; Rister, Robert S, Trans, Tyler, VarroE, PhD, ScD. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council, 1998.
- Blumenthal, Mark; Goldberg, Alicia; Brinckmann, Josef, Eds,; Tyler, VarroE, PhD, ScD. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. American Botanical Council, 2000.
- Einer-Jensen N, Zhao J, Andersen KP, Kristoffersen KMaturitas. Cimicifuga and Melbrosia lack oestrogenic effects in mice and rats. 1996 Oct;25(2):149-53
- Gruenwald, Joerg, PhD; Brendler, Thomas, BA; Jaenicke, Christof, MD. PDR for Herbal Medicines. Medical Economics Company, 1998.
- Korn W.D. Six-Month Oral Toxicity Study with Remifemin-Granulate in Rats Followed by an 8-Week Recovery Period (Hannover, Germany: International Bioresearch, 1991).
- Lieberman S. A review of the effectiveness of Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh) for the symptoms of menopause. J Womens Health 1998 Jun;7(5):525-9
- Liske E. Therapeutic efficacy and safety of Cimicifuga racemosa for gynecologic disorders. Adv Ther 1998 Jan-Feb;15(1):45-53
- Murray, Michael, ND, Pizzorno, Joseph, ND. Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, second ed. Prima Publishing, Rocklin. 1999.
- Nesselhut, T.; Borth, S.; and Kuhn, W. "Influence of Cimicifuga Racemosa Extracts with Estrogen-like Activity on the in Vitro Proliferation of Mamma Carcinoma Cells," Arch Gynecol Obstet 254 (1993): 817-8.
- Stolze, H. "An Alternative to Treat Menopausal Complaints," Gyne 3 (1982): 14-6.
Double-Blind Trials
- Duker EM, Kopanski L, Jarry H, Wuttke W. Effects of extracts from Cimicifuga racemosa on gonadotropin release in menopausal women and ovariectomized rats. Planta Med 1991 Oct;57(5):420-4
- Stoll, W. 1987 Phytopharmacon influences atrophic vaginal epithelium: Double blind study-cimicifuga vs. estrogenic substances. Therapeuticum 1:23-31.
- Warnecke, G. "Influencing Menopausal Symptoms with a Phytotherapeutic Agent," Med Welt 36 (1985): 871-4.
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