The Basics On Black Cohosh
What is Black Cohosh?
Actaea racemosa, a species of flowering plant of the family Ranunculaceae.
What are other names for Black Cohosh?
BLACK COHOSH (CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA) EXTRACT, BLACK COHOSH EXTRACT, BLACK COHOSH ROOT EXTRACT, CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA (BLACK COHOSH) ROOT EXTRACT, CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA EXTRACT, CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA ROOT EXTRACT, CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA, EXT., EXTRACT OF BLACK COHOSH, and EXTRACT OF CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA
What is Black Cohosh used for?
Black cohosh became a popular treatment for women’s health issues in Europe in the mid-1950s. Since that time, black cohosh has commonly been used to treat symptoms of menopause, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), painful menstruation, weakened bones (osteoporosis), and for starting labor in pregnant women.
How Black Cohosh is classified
Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Black Cohosh during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Black Cohosh During Pregnancy
What we know about using Black Cohosh while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Black Cohosh from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Black Cohosh
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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