Black Cohosh Root from NOW Foods:

Traditional Herb Used For Female Hormonal Support!

Black Cohosh is a perennial flowering plant native to northeastern North America. It's normally found growing in shady woodlands ranging from Maine to Ontario, and from Georgia to Missouri. It was a popular herb in the armamentarium of Native North American herbalists; used particularly for female complaints arising from premenstrual and menopausal conditions. Currently, Black Cohosh is recommended by the Commission E (a recognized compendium of official German monographs) for premenstrual and menopausal support. It is one of the most popular herbs sold in the United States today for addressing the climacteric symptoms associated with menopause, such as anxiety and hot flashes.

Black Cohosh appears to support the endocrine regulatory system through its effects on estrogen and luteinizing hormones. Black Cohosh is contraindicated for pregnant women due to an increased risk of spontaneous abortion. It can potentiate the effect of antihypertensive medications and therefore should not be taken concurrently with these types of medications.