Black Cohosh
Actaea racemosa
A Native American root widely used for menopausal symptoms like hot flashes.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): A Native American root widely used for menopausal symptoms like hot flashes.
A Native American root widely used for menopausal symptoms like hot flashes.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A Native American root widely used for menopausal symptoms like hot flashes.
Evidence strength: mixed.
- See the evidence level above
- Rare reports of liver injury; mixed trial evidence.
- Liver disease
- Pregnancy
Rare reports of liver injury; mixed trial evidence.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.
One of the better-studied women's herbs, though results are inconsistent.