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Black Cohosh
The Medicinal Power of Black Cohosh!
 For
many generations, women in the United States have relied on a root
known as black cohosh to relieve various problems associated with
female health. From PMS issues and menstrual cramps to menopause,
black cohosh has long been used to treat a variety of women�s
issues.
As far back as 1900, the indigenous wildflower
known as black cohosh provided the main ingredient for a popular tonic
used to treat various female problems. Black cohosh is a member
of the buttercup family, and its usefulness extends far beyond PMS and
menopause. In addition to these traditional uses, black cohosh
has been used to treat a large number of other conditions, including
everything from eczema to insect bites.
What is black cohosh?
Black
cohosh (known as both Actaea racemosa and Cimicifuga racemosa), a
member of the buttercup family, is a perennial plant that is native to
North America. Other common names include black snakeroot, bugbane,
bugwort, rattleroot, rattletop, rattleweed, and macrotys. Insects avoid
it, which accounts for some of these common names.
Key points about Blacl Cohosh:
- Black cohosh is an herb sold as a dietary supplement in the United States.
- Black cohosh is used for hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms.
- Although preliminary evidence is encouraging, the currently
available data are not sufficient to 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 are not available.
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