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Oral Uses
- Hot flashes
Black cohosh is an estrogenic; improves hormonal balance; reduces hot flashes. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Menopause
Black cohosh is an estrogenic; improves hormonal balance; reduces hot flashes, vaginal thinning and vaginal dryness; alleviates symptoms. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Vaginal dryness
Black cohosh is an estrogenic; improves hormonal balance; reduces vaginal thinning and dryness. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Cramps and spasms
Black cohosh is an antispasmodic; alleviates cramps and spasms. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Epilepsy
Black cohosh is an antiepileptic,antispasmodic and a sedative. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Muscle pain
Black cohosh is a calmative; reduces muscle pain caused by nervous tension. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Prostate cancer prevention
Black cohosh blocks dihydrotestosterone production; reduces prostate cancer risk. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.
Oral Actions
- Action - Muscle relaxant
Black cohosh is a muscle relaxant; reduces muscle tension. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor
Black cohosh is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor; blocks dihydrotestosterone production. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Antiepileptic
Black cohosh is an antiepileptic; reduces epilepsy symptoms. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Antispasmodic
Black cohosh is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Calmative
Black cohosh is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Emmenagogue
Black cohosh is an emmenagogue; promotes menstrual flow. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Hypotensive
Black cohosh is a hypotensive; reduces blood pressure. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.
Recommended Dosage
Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses for many months.
Cautions & Side Effects
There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use black cohosh if you are adolescent, pregnant or nursing.
Available Forms
Black cohosh is available in tablet, capsule, standardized extract, tincture, powder, tea bags and bulk form.
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