🌿 Black cohosh
Traubensilberkerze
Actaea racemosa L. (Synonym: Cimicifuga racemosa)
Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). Native to North America, it produces distinctive elongated clusters of small white flowers.
The underground parts, particularly the rhizome and roots, are used medicinally. Standardised extracts are mainly used for menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes. Scientific evidence varies depending on the preparation.
The underground parts, particularly the rhizome and roots, are used medicinally. Standardised extracts are mainly used for menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes. Scientific evidence varies depending on the preparation.
Notes
Black cohosh has traditionally been used for various women's health complaints, cramps, coughs and nervous conditions. Adequate clinical evidence is lacking for many of these historical uses.
Rare cases of liver injury have been reported in association with black cohosh products, although causality has not been established in every case. Treatment should be discontinued and medical advice sought if signs of liver injury occur. Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended. The plant should not be used for self-treatment of serious medical conditions.
Rare cases of liver injury have been reported in association with black cohosh products, although causality has not been established in every case. Treatment should be discontinued and medical advice sought if signs of liver injury occur. Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended. The plant should not be used for self-treatment of serious medical conditions.
Effects
- labour-promoting
- antispasmodic
- anti-inflammatory
Conditions
- menopausal complaints
- muscular pain
- menstrual complaints
- melancholy
- spasmodic cough
- hot flushes
- tachycardia
- oophoritis
- diabetes
- breast inflammation
Application Areas
- female reproductive system
- nervous system
Plant Parts
- Rhizome
- root
Preparations
- tincture
- dried
- extract
Contraindications
- breastfeeding
- pregnancy
- liver disease
- allergy or hypersensitivity to Ranunculaceae