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Black Cohosh Proven Effective for Menopause

Extracts from the roots of the herb Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) have been shown to be effective in the treatment of menopausal symptoms (e.g., hot flashes, profuse sweating, sleep disturbances and depressive moods). In a review of eight human studies, it was shown to be a safe, effective alternative to estrogen replacement therapy for those patients in whom estrogen replacement therapy is either refused or contraindicated due to estrogen side effects including increased risk of breast & uterine cancer, blood clots and gall bladder disease.

U.S. and European Clinical studies documenting the safety and effectiveness of Black cohosh root extracts have built an impressive database for this herbal treatment of menopausal symptoms. These studies show good therapeutic efficacy and safety profiles for Black Cohosh root. In addition, clinical and experimental investigations indicate that Black Cohosh root does not show hormone-like activity, as was originally postulated and may possess anti-cancer activity. (SOURCE: Adv Ther 1998 Jan-Feb;15(1):45-53; Planta Med 1991 Oct;57(5):420-4; J Womens Health 1998 Jun;7(5):525-9, University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA)

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