How To Use Black Cohosh As Menopause Herb

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Black cohosh is perhaps one of the most popular herbal remedies used for the management of menopausal symptoms. Unlike estrogens, there is no evidence at this time that black cohosh is helpful for preventing brittle bones (osteoporosis) or that it protects against heart disease after menopause.

Black cohosh is also promoted to ease menstrual pain or pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). Nurse-midwives sometimes use black cohosh as an aide during labor, however, the risks of use during pregnancy or labor are not fully known. Although women have used its roots for centuries for relief of a umber of symptoms associated with menstruation and menopause, it is showed to be only as effective as placebo in treating menopausal symptoms.

Black Cohosh was found to lower luteinzing hormone levels by binding to certain estrogen receptors. Some women who take over-the-counter supplement which contain black cohosh felt some relief from symptoms including hot flash, depression-like symptoms and occasional sleeplessness.

However, it is not clear that it is safe for women with breast cancer and other estrogen-sensitive cancers. Some side effect of black cohosh include headache, high blood pressure, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or wheezing, and at least one reported case of nocturnal seizures and it should not be used during pregnancy as it may cause miscarriage or premature birth.

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