Scientific: | Cimicifuga racemosa |
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Other: | Black Cohosh |
Family: | Ranunculaceae |
Synonym: | Actea racemosa |
Gynecological
• atonic menstrual complaints
• dysmenorrhea
• amenorrhea
• menorrhagia
• partus preparator (controversial)
• menopausal hot flashes
Nervous
• headaches
• migraines
• vertigo
• depression
Musculoskeletal
• rheumatism
• rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
• osteoarthritis (OA)
• myalgia
• fibromylagia
• muscle weakness
Respiratory
• pertusis
• pneumonia
• influenza
• Emmenagogue
• Antispasmodic
• Antiinflammatory
• Antidepressant
• Uterine Tonic
• Nervine
• Antirheumatic
• Antidepressant
• Antitussive
• Analgesic
-Guanidine Alkaloids
• Isoquinoline Alkaloids
• Triterpene Glycosides (Actein, Cimicifugoside, Cimiracemoside)
• Phenolic Acids (Cimiracemate, Ferulic Acid)
• Fl
• Tincture (1:5 in 60% EtOH): 2-4 ml tid
• Liquid extract (1:1 in 90% EtOH): 0.3-1.8 ml tid
• Decoction (dried root): 1/2-1 tsp tid
Liver disease: Use with caution. Several case reports indicate it may cause drug-induced hepatitis in susceptible individuals. Monitor liver enzymes.
Pregnancy & lactation: Studies are lacking ans should be avoided. Historically it was used at the end of pregnancy to facilitate delivery but safety has not been established.
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