BLACK COHOSH
nutrovita.com/herb.asp?catid=351 Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa ([Latin]), also known as black snakeroot, bugbane, cimicifuga, and squawroot is an herb that has become synonymous with treating PMS and menopause symptoms, and is now a popular alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Native
Americans were the first to use the
nutrovita.com/herb.asp?catid=351 Black Cohosh root . They discovered that the Black Cohosh root could be used as a healing herb for maladies such as malaria, rheumatism, sore throats, colds, constipation, hives, backaches, and to induce lactation. In the 1800s, early Americans used
nutrovita.com/herb.asp?catid=351 Black Cohosh as a home remedy for fevers and to bring on menstruation, it was even thought to prevent miscarriage and minimize labor pains.
nutrovita.com/herb.asp?catid=351 Black Cohosh has been traditionally used to treat a host of ailments ranging from dysmenorrhea and snakebites to vaginal dryness and rheumatism. Today Black Cohosh extract is available as tincture, dried herb and capsule. Some forms of black cohosh can be brewed to form a tea for drinking. Remifemin is the mos.commo.commercial formulation of black cohosh available in the U.S. The antispasmodic properties of Black Cohosh root are used to alleviate menstrual discomfort and painful cramps. With its anti-inflammatory and sedative properties, black cohosh is used to relieve pains and aches. It has shown relief in clearing congestion and coughs. The phytoestrogens contained within
nutrovita.com/herb.asp?catid=351 Black Cohosh can ease PMS. Black Cohosh has been used to ease high cholesterol levels and hardened arteries. The phytoestrogens are said to reduce vaginal dryness, depression and other menopausa.complaints.
nutrovita.com/herb.asp?catid=351 Black Cohosh is a popular alternative to estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) in menopausal women. Black cohosh is thought to work by helping to offset the declining amounts of estrogen in the body during menopause. Health officials have recognized
nutrovita.com/herb.asp?catid=351 Black Cohosh for its ability to mimic estrogen in the body. Black cohosh helps to relieve hormone-related symptoms that cause discomfort to both menopausal and premenstrual women, including depression, headache, and cramping. The root of this plant can also fight excess water retention by acting as a diuretic, and help inhibit the growth of painful fibroids in the breast and uterus by reducing the amount of estrogen available to these sites. Black Cohosh may prove to be an effective treatment for male infertility in menone of it.components, ferulic acid, protects sperm cells from oxidative damage.
nutrovita.com/herb.asp?catid=351 Black Cohosh contains glycosides (suga.compounds), isoferulic acids (substances with anti-inflammatory effects), and, possibly, phytoestrogens (plant based estrogens), among several other active substances. Black Cohosh contains severa.components including actaeine, cimicifugin, estrogenic substances, isoferulic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid , pantothenic acid, phosphorus, racemosin, tannins, triterpenes & vitamin A.
nutrovita.com/herb.asp?catid=351 Uses & Health Benefits Today, after decades of clinical studies,
nutrovita.com/herb.asp?catid=351 Black Cohosh is recommended for the following: menopausal symptoms painful menstruation premenstrual syndrome Recent studies on
nutrovita.com/herb.asp?catid=351 Black Cohosh have focused primarily on the relief of menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and depression. Black Cohosh has been used to ease the symptoms of menopause and menstrual discomfort.
nutrovita.com/herb.asp?catid=351 Black Cohosh treats the unpleasant symptoms of PMS and menopause such as depression and minor aches and pains. Black Cohosh actually balances out luteinizing hormone levels and serves as a mild anti-inflammatory. Black Cohosh has also been used for rheumatism, cough, high cholesterol levels, and hardening of the arteries.
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