In this article ‘Herbal Menopause Treatment: Black Cohosh’, you will discover:

• What is black cohosh?
• Why is black cohosh a good herbal menopause treatment?
• How much black cohosh do you need to take as an herbal menopause treatment?

What Is Black Cohosh? Black cohosh is a shrub-like plant which is found in the forests in the eastern parts of the USA and Canada.

Black cohosh is also known as black snakeroot and squaw root.

It gets it’s name from the colour of the root and the word ‘cohosh’ means ‘rough’ in Algonquin Indian which refers to the root structure.

Black cohosh has been used for centuries by Native Americans for its beneficial health properties.

It is the rhizome and dried root of black cohosh which is used for medicinal purposes.

Black cohosh has the following health properties:

• Adaptogen
• Helps to balance female hormones
• Helps to balance moods
• Relaxant
• Uterine stimulant

Why Is Black Cohosh A Good Herbal Menopause Treatment? Black cohosh a good herbal menopause treatment because clinical trial have shown that it is very effective at reducing hot flushes in postmenopausal women.

In fact, one trial found that extract of black cohosh to be just as effective as oestrogen therapy in reducing hot flushes.

How Much Black Cohosh Do You Need To Take As An Herbal Menopause Treatment? As an herbal menopause treatment, try taking 20 mg of a highly concentrated black cohosh extract twice per day for up to 6 months then discontinue use.

Warning: As with all supplements, please consult your doctor before taking them.

Some people may experience nausea, indigestion, abdominal pain, dizziness and headaches with black cohosh.

So, to sum up…

Black cohosh is a safe and effective herbal menopause treatment.

Clinical trials have shown that black cohosh can reduce hot flushes in post-menopausal women.

Stewart Hare C.H.Ed Dip NutTh

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Zandra Jones, RN BBA is a Alternative Health Advisor and owner of Alternative Herbal Treatment

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