Black Cohosh Root Powder

Black Cohosh Root Powder

Latin name: Cimicifuga racemosa 

Health Benefits of Black Cohosh Root Powder

Black Cohosh Root is primarily known as a woman's botanical, useful for female issues such as menopause and PMS symptoms, due to its estrogen-like effect.  Health benefits include: 

• Helps with headaches and hot flashes.  
• Aids in sleep and night sweats.
• Relieves menstrual cramps and other PMS symptoms such as mood swings.
• Used for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, depression, irritability, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbances. 
• May help with heart palpitations.
• Has pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory actions, which makes it useful for arthritis.
• May be a safe and effective alternative for estrogen replacement therapy. 

 How to Use Black Cohosh Root Powder 

• In capsules, as a tincture, or as a dark and bitter tea. 

Cautions and Side Effects of Black Cohosh Root Powder

• Not for use while breastfeeding or nursing.
• May induce labor.  
• Do not use in large dosages - may cause pain, dizziness, or nausea.