Black Cohosh, Bugbane, Snakeroot, Rattleweed, Bugwort, Squaw root

Common products that contain this include: 

Menoflash Black Cohash Extract

Used for the treatment for premenstrual symptoms (PMS) and menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea).

It is not well understood how Black Cohash is supposed to work. Recent studies have shown that this herb does not possess phytoestrogenic effects (phytoestrogens are defined as plant substances that produce female hormone-like effects).

Black Cohash can cause minor gastrointestinal effects in low doses. High doses (e.g. 5 g of the drug or 12 g of extract) can lead to vomiting, headache, dizziness, lowered blood pressure

No well-controlled studies show that it works.

1. Lieberman S. A review of the effectiveness of Cimicifuga racemosa (black Cohash) for the symptoms of menopause, J Women’s Health 1998; 5:525-9.

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