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Black cohosh

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Cimicifuga racemosaActaea racemosa

Found 48 oral uses for Black cohosh

  • Hot flashes RatingRatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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.

  • Acne RatingRating

    Black cohosh blocks dihydrotestosterone production; reduces acne outbreaks; improves hormonal balance. Used mainly for female acne. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Alopecia RatingRating

    Black cohosh blocks dihydrotestosterone production; stimulates hair growth. For androgenic alopecia and female alopecia only. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Amenorrhea RatingRating

    Black cohosh is an emmenagogue and estrogenic; 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.

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