Black Cohosh
Overview
Black Cohosh is a perennial plant native to North America.
Botanical Name
Actaea racemosa
Black Cohosh is from the Ranunculaceae family.
Black Cohosh’s botanical name has recently been renamed from Cimicifuga racemosa as a consequence of DNA sequence mapping of the genus to which Black Cohosh was believed to belong. Many product labels still bear this name.
Parts Used
Rhizome
Root
Health Benefits of Black Cohosh
Cardiovascular System
Black Cohosh may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients (due to the Actein content of Black Cohosh). [1]
Immune System
Black Cohosh may help to prevent Cancer - Breast. [2]
Black Cohosh may inhibit some types of Bacteria - Detrimental. [3]
Black Cohosh may reduce Inflammation. [4]
Black Cohosh may be useful for the treatment of Cancer - Prostate (Black Cohosh may stimulate the apoptosis (cell death) of Prostate Cancer cells). [5]
Metabolism
Black Cohosh may lower total serum Cholesterol levels.
Musculoskeletal System
Black Cohosh may facilitate the elimination of excessive Mucous from the body.
Black Cohosh may help to prevent/treat Osteoporosis. [6]
Black Cohosh reputedly alleviates Rheumatism (this claim is anecdotal and has not been scientifically validated - it use in Rheumatism is based on traditional use by American Indians).
Nervous System
Black Cohosh reputedly alleviates some cases of Anxiety (according to folklore).
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