Black Cohosh
The black root of this herb was indentified more than a century ago as one of the most natural medicines for women.
Native to North America, Black Cohosh is a member of the buttercup family and is also known as bugbane, squaroot or rattle root.
Traditionally Black cohosh has been prescribed to treat menstrual problems, pain after childbirth, nervous disorders and joint pain. It is used nowadays to balance hormones in women.
Black cohosh contains phytoestrogens, the plant oestrogens which mimic natural oestrogen in the body.
Another benefit of Black cohosh is that it has anti-spasmodic properties, which may aid women who suffer from PMS.
Look out for standardised extracts of Black cohosh containing 2.5% triterpenes, the active ingredient. Take 40mg of Black cohosh extract twice daily for PMS and menopausal symptoms.
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