Black cohosh is a member of the buttercup family, a plant native to North America. Medicinal extracts from black cohosh are made from its root and rhizome (underground stem). The effect of the active ingredient (fukinolic acid) in black cohosh strongly resembles estrogen’s influence in the body.
Effective for:
Menopausal problems
Menstrual cramps
Muscle pain from fibromyalgia
Nervous system tonic
Recommended Dose:
16 mg capsule daily
Side effects and precautions:
Black cohosh should not be used during pregnancy until just before birth or in the presence of chronic illness.
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