Black Cohosh
Unsafe with pregnancy
Plant native to North America, used for thousands of years to treat multiple ailments, especially within womens' health
Caution
Side effects are uncommon and mild, including:
Tummy upset
Skin Rashes
Vaginal bleeding
Breast Pain
Liver damage
It may interact with some medications including HRT and Birth control pills
Therapy for:
Menopausal Symptoms:
- Hot flushes
- Vaginal Dryness
- Night sweats
- Irritability
- Sleep problems
- Low libido
- Poor mood
- Brittle bones
Pre-Menstrual Syndrome
Painful Menstruation
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) fertility management
Comments
Remifemin, the widely used women's health supplement contains Black cohosh
Black cohosh contains some chemicals that mimic the action of the oestrogen hormone
It may improve the overalll wellbeing of menopausal women by controlling many of the symptoms
Although it is widely used, there is not enough scientific evidence to support its efficacy
Safe with diabetes
Unsafe with children
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