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Black cohosh

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Cimicifuga racemosaActaea racemosa

Found 22 oral actions for Black cohosh

  • Action - Muscle relaxant RatingRatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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.

  • Action - Nervine RatingRatingRating

    Black cohosh is a nervine; tones and balances nervous system. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Oxytocic RatingRatingRating

    Black cohosh is an oxytocic; facilitates labor and childbirth. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Tonic RatingRatingRating

    Black cohosh is a tonic; enhances energy and tones the body. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.

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