Black Cohosh Root (2.5% Triterpene Glycosides as Deoxyactein)

History:

Black Cohosh is a stately perennial that is native to North America. It grows from three to nine feet in height in open woods and on the edges of dense woods from Canada to Georgia in the east and as far west as Missouri. Black Cohosh's botanical genus, Actæa, is more commonly used today, but the former Cimicifuga is derived from two Latin words, meaning "bug repellent," (cimicus, meaning "insect/bug," and fugare, meaning "to drive away"), and the strong odor emitted from Black Cohosh has, in fact, made it an effective insect repellent or "Bugbane" (as it is sometimes called) over the centuries. Its common name, Cohosh, comes to us from an Algonquian word meaning "rough," a reference to the root's texture. It is odd that a plant with prominent white flowers should be named "black" and is often a point of confusion; the "black" refers to the dark color of the roots, which are used in herbal therapy. Black Cohosh is not related to Blue Cohosh. Native Americans used Black Cohosh to support childbirth and the cramps and edema (excess water) associated with menstruation, and they also made a topical poultice for snakebites. The early Colonists used it for bronchial, uterine and nervous system support. By the nineteenth century, Black Cohosh was also considered helpful for muscle and joint support, and many of the earliest patent medicines contained high concentrations of Black Cohosh. It was the main ingredient in "Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound," an old-time over-the-counter preparation promoted in the early nineteenth century for women's nervous health. Black Cohosh has become a best-selling herb in the world for menstrual support and "female complaints," and it is a "women's-health" bestseller in Australia, Germany and the United States. Black Cohosh contains many ingredients, including triterpene glycosides (e.g., acetin and 27-deoxyactein) and isoflavones (e.g., formononetin), and other constituents include aromatic acids, tannins, resins, fatty acids, starches and sugars.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) capsule, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Black Cohosh Herbal Supplement is not recommended for nursing mothers, and it should not be used during pregnancy, as it may provoke miscarriage. When labor is imminent, it may be used, but only under the supervision of a physician. This product should not be used for prolonged periods of time (longer than six months) nor excessively (many times the recommended dosage), as it may irritate the nervous system, cause nausea and symptoms of poisoning. Very large doses of this herb may cause abdominal pain, headaches and/or dizziness. Those with known heart conditions should avoid this product, as large doses may cause low blood pressure. Speak to a physician before combining it with any other medications, as it may interfere with the efficacy of birth control pills and blood pressure medication. It should not be combined with tranquilizers, as Black Cohosh has a sedative effect. There are some reports that indicate Black Cohosh may be associated with liver disorders. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner if you have a liver disorder or develop symptoms of liver trouble, such as abdominal pain, dark urine or jaundice.

Capsule Information:
Our Black Cohosh Root (2.5% Triterpene Glycosides as Deoxyactein) supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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