Menopause and back cohosh.

Black cohosh Background Information.

Article Summary:

Black cohosh is an herb native to North America. This herb's roots and rhizomes have long been used to treat menopausal symptoms and menstrual dysfunction.

Studies have demonstrated that black cohosh, when standardized to the terpene glycoside fraction, is effective in alleviating menopausal symptoms. Black cohosh also has no known significant adverse drug interactions.

Author:

Kligler B.

Institution:

Department of Family Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York, USA. bkligler@bethisraelny.org 

Country of Publication:

USA

Source:

Am Fam Physician. 2003 Jul 1;68(1):114-6

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