Description:
Black cohosh is an anti-spasmodic herb with analgesic and estrogen-like effects
Dosage:
*premium herb 3-5 mls per day, 20-40 mls per week
Parts Used:
Root
Main Actions:
- Anti-spasmodic
- Analgesic
- Estrogenic
- Sedative
- Diuretic
- Emmenagogue
- Uterine tonic
- Anti-rheumatic
Key Indications:
- Spasmodic dysmenorrhea
- PMS
- Menstrual irregularities
- Estrogenic
- Inflammation – associated with arthritis (rheumatoid and osteo) and neuralgia
- Menopausal symptoms – hot flushes, irritability, mood swings and sleep disturbances
- High cholesterol
- Hypotensive
- Peripheral vasodilation
Major Safety Issues:
Not be used during pregnancy