Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
Cut & Sifted
454g
Add it to your own herbal formulations or make a tea
- Cut & Sifted
- Wild Crafted
- Absent of harmful chemicals and GMOs
- Used in herbal medicine to support women’s health
- Has a bitter, pungent taste
- Offers a cooling effect on the body
- Possesses terpene glycoside
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Black Cohosh
By: Naturopathic Doctor (N.D.)
Can aid with conditions of high estrogen activity...
The Latin name of black cohosh, Cimicifuga, actually means bug repeller, although today it is better known for its hormonal activity. black cohosh is a phytoestrogenic agent. This means that it contains plant estrogens, compounds that look similar to human estrogen and can interact with estrogen receptors in the human body. The important thing to remember is that these plant estrogens only stimulate the receptors a fraction of the amount that the hormone estrogen would. Therefore black cohosh can be used to treat conditions of high estrogen activity, by blocking the activity of the hormone estrogen.
It can also treat conditions of low estrogen activity by binding to vacant receptor sites and causing a bit of hormonal stimulation. Black cohosh is used to treat menopausal symptoms, like hot flashes, anxiety and depression, and PMS and painful periods. Black cohosh also contains aspirin precursor molecules called salicylates. Therefore black cohosh has pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties that are useful for conditions like arthritis. Some compounds in black cohosh have been found to decrease blood pressure by dilating vessels making black cohosh useful for treating high blood pressure.
Most black cohosh supplements are made from encapsulated dried root. Be sure to purchase a product that has been standardized to the triterpene content. This is an assurance that the product contains black cohosh and has some active properties.
Black cohosh may cause miscarriage when taken during the first trimester of pregnancy. It is potentially toxic to infants and should not be used by breastfeeding mothers. Individuals with estrogen sensitive tumours or a history of such tumours should not use black cohosh. Theoretically black cohosh may alter levels of oral contraceptives, hormone replacement medication or blood thinners but this has not been seen clinically. Do not use black cohosh if you are allergic to aspirin.
Black Cohosh– Quick Facts
Parts Used
· Black Cohosh Root.
Applications
· Hormonal Imbalances, Pms, Menopausal Symptoms, Arthritis, Hypertension
Optimum Dosage
· 40-80mg Daily, Standardized To 1mg Triterpene Glycosides. (Clinical Doses May Be Higher As Recommended By Your Practitioner).
Works Well With
· Vitamin B Complex, Calcium, Magnesium, Soy Isoflavones, Red Clover, Dong Quai
Important Information
· Adverse Effects Are Rare And Are Usually Limited To Stomach Upset.
· Black Cohosh Should Not Be Used By Breastfeeding Mothers, Those With A History Of Estrogen Sensitive Tumours Or People Who Are Allergic To Aspirin.
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