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Black Cohosh (root)

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Traditional Whole Herb Supplement 421 mg per Capsule

Vitamin PowerŪ Natural Herbals are traditional whole herb supplements, each supplying a complete spectrum of beneficial botanical ingredients, balanced by nature.

These capsules are produced to the most exacting standards of potency, purity and efficacy. As a dietary supplement, take one or more capsules daily.

For your convenience, these capsules may be prepared as a tea by dispersing contents in hot water, add honey, sweetener or flavoring of your choice.

No caffeine, corn, gluten, milk or egg derivatives, salt, sodium, soy, starch, sugar, wheat or yeast;
No artificial colorings, flavorings or preservatives



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The first recorded use of black cohosh dates back to the early 1900s when this wildflower (a part of the buttercup family), that is indigenous to the United States, provided the main ingredient in a popular tonic for women.

Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) is a perennial plant whose gnarled root has been used by generations of American women to relieve the symptoms of PMS, menstrual cramps and menopausal . During middle age, the estrogen levels in a woman's body starts to decline. Some of the side effects of this can cause women to experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, depression, and other similarly unpleasant symptoms.

How Does Black Cohosh Help?

* Black cohosh is said to contain a powerful plant ingredient called phytoestrogen. This chemcial compound actually mimics the effects of human estrogen in the female body, thus it may alleviate or diminish many of the symptoms associated with lack of estrogen. The reason this happens is that the phytoestrogens contained in it bind themselves to hormone receptors in the uterus, breast, and other parts of the body.

* Another positive health effect of black cohosh tea is that it reduces the levels of luteinizing hormone (LH). LH is a compound produced by the brain's pituitary gland that regulates the activities of women's ovaries. In a 1991 study , it was shown to help minimize hot flashes by cutting down the LH hormone levels. Previous studies had shown that the rise of LH hormone was directly related with hot flashes.

* These discoveries have led to the use of black cohosh tea as an alternative to hormone therapy. Some women actually prefer drinking this tea over receiving hormone therapy, because it is a much safer treatment with reduced health risks. Hormone therapy has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer when taken long-term. In contrast, black cohosh does not appear to stimulate the growth of breast tumors.

* Beyond its use as treatment for women's problems, black cohosh tea has demonstrated healing properties that include anti-inflammatory and mild sedative effects. This makes it the perfect antidote for muscle aches and pains. As another benefit, it may also be taken to clear mucous membranes and reduce the severity of congestion and coughs.