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Description
Name
Ciinicifuga racemosa (L.), Elliot (Ranunculaceae), commonly called black cohosh. In German, it is Cimicugawurzelstock.
Source
A New World plant that grows mostly in the Eastern United States. Close relatives of the same genus grow in Europe and Asia.
History
The name Cimicifuga derives from the words cimex (a bug) and fugo (to drive away). Early sixteenth century physicians prescribed black cohosh to make menstrual periods regular, but also for just about every other condition they were called upon to treat.
Traditional Claims
Emmenagogue, nervine, bronchitic, snake bites, and use at birth.
Commission E Recommendations
Black cohosh is used to treat dysmenorrhea, premenstrual discomfort, PMS, and symptoms related to menopause. Black cohosh is also recommended for a variety of neurologic ailments.
Proven Effects
There have been nearly a dozen different human studies on the effectiveness of Cimicifuga racemosa for alleviating menopausal symptoms, especially hot flashes. Most have found that remedies made from this herb provide a safe, effective alternative to estrogen replacement therapy, but only for women who have refused estrogen replacement therapy or where estrogen replacement is contraindicated. That does not mean, however, that black cohosh contains estrogens; it does not, so any beneficial effects on menstrual or menopausal discomfort must be the consequence of some entirely unrelated action. In human volunteers, long-term treatment caused reduced levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), but levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) were not significantly altered.
Dosage
Commission E recommends using alcohol extracts in a dose corresponding to 40 milligrams per day. Usage should not exceed six months.
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Directions
Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.
Cautions
Should not be used when chronic disease is present or by pregnant women until birth is imminent.
Avoid if lactating.
Concerns
Black cohosh may relieve some menopausal symptoms, but since it contains no estrogen, taking this herb will do nothing to prevent osteoporosis or heart disease.
Warnings
None.
Drug Testing
There are no reports of this herb interfering with any of the standard workplace urine drug screening tests.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
