Black Cohosh Benefits

Overview

More than two centuries ago, Native Americans discovered that the root of the black cohosh plant (Actaea racemosa, formerly known as Cimicifuga racemosa) helped relieve menstrual cramps and menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, irritability, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. Today, people use black cohosh for these same reasons. In fact, the herb has been widely used in Europe for more than 40 years and is approved in Germany for premenstrual discomfort, painful menstruation, and menopausal symptoms.

Plant Description

Black cohosh is a tall, flowering plant found in rich, shady woods in eastern areas of North America. A member of the buttercup family, black cohosh is also known as black snakeroot, bugbane, bugwort,
and squawroot. Its rhizomes and roots (both underground parts of the plant) are used for medicinal purposes.

What Is It Made Of?

Black cohosh contains glycosides (sugar compounds), isoferulic acids (substances with anti-inflammatory effects) and, possibly phytoestrogens (plant-based estrogens), among several other active substances.

Available Forms

Black cohosh is available in capsules, tablets, liquid tincture, and extracts that can be mixed in water, and dried root for a tea. A standardized preparation of black cohosh is recommended for use in menopause.

IMAHERB BIOTECH CAN SUPPLY THE BLACK COHOSH EXTRACT DETAILED AS FOLLOWS:
Content Specifications: 2.5%  Triterpene Glycosides Test by HPLC
Molecular Formula: C37H56O10
Molecular Mass:660.83  
CAS No:264624-38-6
Constitutional Formula: