How to Get Relief from Menopause with Black Cohosh

Cimicifuga racemosa or, as it is more commonly known, black cohosh, is a native American herb used primarily by women seeking relief from menopausal or menstrual disorders. The so-called “woman’s herb,” which is a member of the buttercup family, is prized in herbalism for the benefits of its rhizomes and roots.

How Does Black Cohosh Work?

Its effects in women were initially thought to be due to the presence of estrogenic compounds; however, they may be due in greater part to the herb’s serotonin receptor activators. A double-blind, randomized trial reported in 2002 found a lack of change in vaginal …read more