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The early Native Americans used Black
Cohosh to treat snakebite and a tea from the root is reputed to soothe
sore throat. They also used the root to help ease complaints associated
with the skeletal system. It is a traditional approach for many gynecological
topics, including menstrual cramps, labor and delivery, and menstruation.
When combined with other nervine herbs, it provides excellent soothing
properties. Black Cohosh also nourishes the respiratory system. Traditionally,
Black Cohosh has been used to calm the nervous system by nourishing
blood vessels and balancing the hormones in menopausal women. Studies
show it contains substances that bind to estrogen receptors. It has
also been shown in lab experiments (in vitro) to inhibit microbial activity.
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Basically, Black Cohosh is an herb sold
as a dietary supplement in the United States that is used for hot flashes
and other menopausal symptoms. Although preliminary evidence is encouraging,
the current available data does not sufficiently support a recommendation
on the use of Black Cohosh for menopausal symptoms. The National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) at the National Institutes
of Health is funding a rigorous scientific study to determine whether treatment
with Black Cohosh reduces the frequency and intensity of hot flashes and other
menopausal symptoms. In 2001, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
stated primarily on the basis of consensus and expert opinion that Black Cohosh
may be helpful in the short term (6 months or less) for women with vasomotor
symptoms of menopause. Although few adverse events have been reported, long-term
safety data is not available.
Historically, Black Cohosh was used in North American Indian medicine for
malaise, gynecological disorders, kidney disorders, malaria, rheumatism, and
sore throat. It was also used for colds, cough, constipation, hives, backache,
and to induce lactation. In 19th-century America, Black Cohosh was a home
remedy used for rheumatism and fever, as a diuretic, and to bring on menstruation.
It was extremely popular among a group of alternative practitioners who called
Black Cohosh "macrotys" and prescribed it for rheumatism, lung conditions,
neurological conditions, and conditions that affected women's reproductive
organs (including menstrual problems, inflammation of the uterus or ovaries,
infertility, threatened miscarriage, and relief of labor pains).
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Scientific
Name
Cimicifuga
racemosa
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Also Known As
Black snakeroot,
rattlesnake root, squawroot
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Uses
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As an alternative to hormone replacement
therapy (HRT) to treat menopause symptoms
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To ease painful or heavy menstruation
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To relieve the symptoms of premenstrual
syndrome (PMS)
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To treat rheumatoid arthritis
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As a sedative
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To treat coughs
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Warnings
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This product
is regulated by the F.D.A. as a dietary supplement. Unlike approved drugs,
supplements are not required to be manufactured under specific standardized
conditions.
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Black cohosh
should not be confused with blue cohosh.
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Side Effects
Stomach upset
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