Black Cohosh 3000mg - 60 tablets - Womens Health

Ultra's Black Cohosh is rich in isoflavones, such as are found in soy and other natural phytoestrogens, which are currently the focus of much media interest. Black cohosh is a perennial wildflower native to eastern North America. It has traditionally been used by Native Americans to relieve menstrual cramps and "female complaints" and was used later by American colonists to treat amenorrhea (lack of menstruation). It primary use in modern alternative medicine is for relief of symptoms associated with menopause, including hot flashes and depression.

There is an ever-growing awareness of the risks associated with HRT, and more and more women are wary of upsetting the fine balance of their bodies with pharmaceutical drugs. As well as being aging, there are indications that HRT may increase the risk of of breast cancer, blood clots, stroke, and heart attack.

In contrast, Black Cohosh will work gently, and in harmony with your body

If you are a younger woman suffering from irritability, painful menstruation and irregular monthly cycles, Black Cohosh is a herbal remedy well worth experimenting with.

In forward thinking Germany, Black Cohosh has official approval for use both for menopausal problems and pre-menstrual tension.

As a woman reaches menopause estrogen production decreases while luteinizing hormone (LH) secretions increase. The result often is intense hot flashes. Studies suggest that black cohosh has some estrogen regulating ability and may also decrease LH secretions whereby dampening the severity of hot flashes associated with menopause. Black Cohosh is very rich in isoflavones.

Benefits

Historically, black cohosh was used by Native Americans to treat conditions as varied as rattlesnake bites and  gynecological problems    Later, nineteenth century physicians used black cohosh to treat fever, menstrual cramps, arthritis, and insomnia.

Black cohosh is touted as a great reliever of many menopause symptoms including night sweats, anxiety, and depression

Ingredients  

Black Cohosh preparations are derived from the dark root of a plant (Cimicifuga racemosa) also known as black snakeroot, indigenous to North America.

Black Cohosh Extract Cimicifuga racemosa (root and rhizome) – 200mg

(Standardized to contain minimum 2.5%

Triterpene Glycosides containing 27-Deoxyactein 1mg) Providing 5mg of Triterpene lactones, Equivalent to 3000mg of Herb Powder

Directions of Use

Take one tablet a day with food. Do not exceed stated dose.

Caution

• Anyone who has previously experienced any liver complaint or any other serious health complaint is advised not to take black cohosh without first talking to their doctor.
• Patients should stop taking Cimicifugae racemosae rhizoma (Black Cohosh, root) and consult their doctor immediately if they develop signs and symptoms suggestive of liver injury (tiredness, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin and eyes or severe upper stomach pain with nausea and vomiting or dark urine).
• Patients using herbal medicinal products should tell their doctor about it.
• Not for use by pregnant or lactating women.
• Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18.
• Store in a cool dry place
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not take supplements as a substitute for a varied balanced diet.

Suitable for Vegetarians

Manufactured in the UK, DH4 5RJ, to GMP code of practice and BS: EN 9001:2000 Quality Assured Certification.