Product Information:

What It Is; Why It Works
Menopausal disorders

Black Cohosh has an effect similar to the female hormone estrogen, which governs the menstrual cycle and declines after menopause.

Black Cohosh also is used for premenstrual discomfort and painful periods. The herb was long used by Native Americans as a remedy for painful menstrual periods. It also has an anti-inflammatory, sedative effect. The medicinal part of the plant is the root, both fresh and dried.

Black Cohosh's scientific name, "cimicifuga," comes from two Latin words meaning "bug" and "flight," a reference to the fact that it is never attacked by leaf bugs. Black Cohosh is native to Canada and the United States, but is now cultivated in Europe as well.

Avoid if and Special Cautions:
There are no known medical conditions that preclude the use of Black Cohosh. When taken at customary dosage levels, Black Cohosh poses no risks. Occasionally, it causes stomach discomfort.

Possible Drug Interaction
No interactions have been reported.

Special Information
If You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding Because of the drug's hormone-like effect, check with your doctor before taking Black Cohosh during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.