For menopausal symptoms & menstrual dysfunction
Black cohosh, or Actaea racemosa (formerly named Cimicifuga racemosa), is native to North America. The roots and rhizomes of this herb are widely used in the treatment of menopausal symptoms and menstrual dysfunction. Studies have demonstrated that this botanic medicine, when standardized properly to the terpene glycoside fraction, appears to be effective in alleviating menopausal symptoms.
The primary active constituent of the black cohosh root is believed to be the terpene glycoside fraction, including actein and cimifugoside. The rhizome also contains other active substances, including alkaloids, flavonoids, and tannins. The therapeutic activity of black cohosh was originally believed to derive from an activation of estrogen receptors, however, more recent studies show that although some constituents of the extract bind to at least one subtype of estrogen receptors, this binding produces very little, if any estrogenic effect, and may selectively block some of these effects.
One early study reported that treatment with black cohosh produced a decrease in luteinizing hormone (LH) levels consistent with an estrogenic effect, however, more recent studies have shown no effect on levels of LH, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), or prolactin. It remains unclear whether black cohosh exerts its effect via estrogen receptors or through another mechanism.
Dosage:
1 tablet daily with a meal. If necessary, a second tablet can be taken with a subsequent meal.
Caution:
Do not take if pregnant or breast feeding.
| Product Specifications | |
| Typically per tablet: | |
| Black Cohosh (provided by 250mg of a 4:1 extract) | 1000mg |
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| Tableted with: | |
| DiCalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Glycerin, Iron Oxides, Copper Chlorophyllin |
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| Disintegration time: Less than 1 hour. |
