Black Cohash-Herbal

Black Cohosh
What is it used for?
 Dried roots, rhizones- underground stems
o plant native to eastern North America
 Premenstrual- reduces symptoms, resemble effects of hormone
estrogen
o to ease hot flashes
 Menopause- reduces hot flashes, mood disorders
o appears to function as a estrogen substitute
o suppressant of luteinising hormone
o possible role in estrogen replacement therapy
Signs and Symptoms
 Diarrhea, fluid retention, inflammation
 Nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, dizziness
 May alter other medications/drugs
Recommended
 Used for menstrual systems
 Limit- to six months
What can I do?
 AVOID- if pregnant can cause a miscarriage if using low blood
pressure medication
 Some Experts recommend- 8 to 2,000 mg./day
 caplets- 40, 400, 420 mg.
 capsules- 25 or 525 mg.
 Products containing black cohash- Black Cohash, CX, Estroven, FC
With Dong Quai, Remifemin, GNC Menopause Formula, Femtrol
 See your Health Care Provider
 See FFF RD on line for help