Black cohosh extract
Black cohosh extract, also known as rattlesnake root, black snake root grass, is the rhizome extract of Cimicifuga Romose L., which is brownish black powder, with antibacterial, antihypertensive, inhibiting myocardium, slowing heart rate, sedative effect, attending arthritis , osteoporosis and other symptoms. The herb has been widely used in Europe for more than 40 years and in Germany it is approved for premenstrual discomfort, dysmenorrhea and menopausal syndrome. It also known as racemic cohosh, its main active ingredient is terpene glycoside. It produces estrogen-like effects that regulate endocrine balance, which helps relieve menopausal symptoms such as insomnia, hot flashes, back pain, and emotional out of control.
Pharmacological action
Anti-depressant effect
Estrogen-like substances can bind estrogen receptors in animal models, and can significantly reduce luteinizing hormone LH in humans and animals. It can improve postpartum depression in women and relieve premenopausal and Symptoms of menopausal syndrome.
Anti-bacterial effect
It has inhibitory effect on Gram positive and negative bacteria.
Anti-cancer effect
It can significantly inhibit the proliferation of rat breast cancer cells and prevent thymic and prostate cancer.
Anti-inflammatory effect
It has anti-inflammatory effects on arthritis and rheumatism, especially arthritis caused by menopause, because it contains salicylic acid with mild analgesic effect.
The role of the circulatory system
It has antihypertensive, anti-myocardial, and slow heart rate, and can treat high blood pressure, tinnitus and dizziness.
Other anti-spasmodic effects
Good for asthma patients and chronic cough such as whooping cough; also hypoglycemic effect
Toxic side reaction
Black cohosh stimulates uterine contractions that can lead to miscarriage, and women who are pregnant and lactating should avoid taking black cohosh. In addition, overdose, long-term use of black cohosh can cause dizziness, low headache, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, blurred vision, headache, tremors, adhesion pain, slow heart rate and so on.
Life tips
Can women with uterine fibroids supplement the secretory nets like black cohosh?
It is generally believed that uterine fibroids are too high in estrogen levels in the body and are long-term affected by estrogen stimulation. The estrogen-like component of black cohosh can be combined with the accepting site of estrogen in the human body to alleviate the stimulating effect caused by excessive estrogen. Therefore, it is beneficial for women with uterine fibroids to supplement black cohosh. However, women who are taking medication or women with uterine fibroids over 2 to 3 cm should consult a professional physician before supplementing any herb with estrogen-like effects.
How much black cohosh is generally needed?
Black cohosh is taken in a variety of ways, including natural dried roots or dried rhizomes (300-2000 mg per day), or solid dry powder extracts (3 times a day, 250 mg each). In addition, standardized herbal extracts are available on the market. The recommended dose is 2 times a day, 20~40 mg each time. Tinctures can be taken 3 times a day, 2 to 4 ml each time. It should be noted that the active ingredients in black cohosh need some bacteria in the intestines to be absorbed by the body, so try to avoid eating with antibiotics. In addition, black cohosh can not be equated with hormone therapy.
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