Black Cohosh (100 caps) (ko)

Women reproductive support.
Cimicifuga racemosa

Black cohosh root is a bitter astringent that has been used for bites and stings. (It is also called Black Snake root.)
It contains a gastric irritant that may cause nausea or headache if too much is used.
Black cohosh has estrogenic effects.
It stimulates uterine contractions which is an aid in child birth.
It is used in arthritis, sedative, pain, and female tonic formula; it is particularly effective for menopausal depression.
It is a sedative central nervous system tonic.
Used for congestive headaches from colds as well as rheumatic or menstrual pain.
(Use ginseng if from exhaustion; use valerian, skullcap, catnip if from nervousness.)
Some testimonies include shrinking of breast lumps within 2 months and return of vaginal lubrication.

Caution: Do not use during pregnancy - stimulates menstrual flow and tones the uterus.

A large dose can induce a frontal headache.