Black Cohosh Menopause

 Black Cohosh for Menopause - a higly effective herbal remedy for menopausal symptoms used for decades.

Black Cohosh has been used for many years by women to treat menopause related symptoms. A perennial plant that is a member of the buttercup family, Black Cohosh is native to North America. It is known for its other names such as Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Bugwort and Rattletop. It is typically sold as a dietary supplement in the United States and is believed to reduce the intensity of menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings.

How does Black Cohosh work in reducing such symptoms? A substance called phytocrine is believed to help balance the body’s estrogen level by imitating its functions.  

In a random test done in Germany, 80 women were separated into two groups and one was given 8 mg of Black Cohosh extract each day and the other took .625 mg of placebo. After 12 weeks, results have shown that menopausal symptoms – hot flashes in particular – were significantly decreased in those who took Black Cohosh compared to those who were given placebo.

It has been used in Germany for decades by women to relieve hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. Herbal products are extensively researched in Germany to determine its effectiveness and safety. The country’s commission E (equivalent to the US Food and Drug Administration) gave Black Cohosh an approval status.  

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Remifemin is a commercial standardized Black Cohosh preparation. In a study conducted by Liske, menopausal women who took at least 40 mg of Remifemin saw a 70% decrease in their symptoms. A study which has been published in the Breast Cancer Research and Treatment magazine also suggests that Remifemin is safe to use by women who had breast cancer to relieve menopausal symptoms.  

The recommended dose of Black Cohosh is two 20 mg of the herb in capsule form which is to be taken twice daily. It is advised to take it continuously for six months but not any longer than that as this may lead to liver damage. Women should wait around four to eight weeks before they can see notice results and feel the reduction of menopause related symptoms.

  Not all women are advised to take Black Cohosh. People who should avoid taking it include those who are pregnant, suffering from breast cancer or liver diseases and individuals who are experiencing abdominal pain. Should women who are already taking Black Cohosh suddenly notice darker urine or jaundice, they should stop it immediately and contact their doctor. Mild side effects include stomach upsets and headaches though this should disappear in a short period of time. 

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