black cohosh
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A triterpene-containing herb isolated from the roots and rhizomes of the plant Cimicifuga racemosa (also known as Actaea racemosa). While the mechanism of action of black cohosh is not completely understood, it appears to act as a selective estrogen receptor modulator. In vitro, this preparation has been shown to induce cell cycle arrest and caspase-dependent apoptosis of estrogen-sensitive breast cancer cells. NCI Thesaurus | black cohosh
A triterpene-containing herb isolated from the roots and rhizomes of the plant Cimicifuga racemosa (also known as Actaea racemosa). While the mechanism of action of black cohosh is not completely understood, it appears to act as a selective estrogen receptor modulator. In vitro, this preparation has been shown to induce cell cycle arrest and caspase-dependent apoptosis of estrogen-sensitive breast cancer cells.
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Comments: Pro-lifers and pro-aborts agree: RU-486 is dangerous 01 Apr 2006
World Magazine Blog, Oh for Pete's sake. Any med that interupts a process be it RU-486, black cohosh and any of the other well known herbal distillations can cause complications. ...
Master Gardeners share a few of their favourites heading into the ... 01 Apr 2006
Lindsay This Week, ...favourites. Perennial cimicifuga - also called Black snakeroot, Bugbane, black cohosh and silver candle, to name a few. Blooming ...
Debate Continues on Hormone Replacement Options Give Women a ... 01 Apr 2006
International News Service, ...symptoms with anti-depressants such as Effexor, topical treatments to relieve vaginal dryness and over-the-counter herbal supplements like black cohosh. ...
Black Cohosh/St. John’s Wort could ease menopause symptoms Mar 2, 2006
NutraIngredients-usa.com, By Clarisse Douaud. 3/2/2006 - An herbal cocktail of Black Cohosh and St. John’s Wort significantly eases the symptoms of menopause ...
AOAC call for ingredient priority for validated test methods Mar 20, 2006
NutraIngredients-usa.com, Over 75 ingredients have been prioritized, say the AOAC, with highest need for validated methods been given to bitter orange, black cohosh, L-carnitine ...
Herbs For Women Mar 12, 2006
DailyIndia.com, Black Cohosh – The estrogenic effects of black cohosh have given it a reputation as being beneficial for hot flashes and other pre-menopausal concerns. ...
Hot controversy brewing over customized blends Mar 20, 2006
Newburyport Daily News, ...soy, red clover, black cohosh)%Food supplements made from plants that contain estrogens.%No%Over-the-counter%No%Readily available. ...
Kaiser Daily Women's Health Policy Report Highlights Recently ... Mar 3, 2006
Kaiser network.org, ..."Black Cohosh and St. ... John's Wort and black cohosh, in easing the physical and psychological symptoms of menopause, Reuters Health reports. ...
Wrinkle with a twinkle Mar 21, 2006
Telegraph.co.uk, If, for example, you have a stomach ulcer, he won't rail on about the virtues of black cohosh (a herbal remedy), but suggest you see a surgeon. ...
Beating breast cancer Mar 10, 2006
Columbia Missourian, ...cancer. Dr. Ed Sauter, an MU professor of surgical oncology, is conducting a study of the use of an herb called black cohosh. Sauter ...
Good counsel: The perimenopause Mar 23, 2006
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, ...regulated by the FDA. Black cohosh may relieve hot flashes and St. John's wort may be helpful for depression. Dong quai, ginkgo, ginseng ...
Herbal combo may ease menopause complaints Feb 28, 2006
Independent Online, St John's wort is widely used to treat mild to moderate depression, while women have traditionally taken black cohosh for menopausal complaints, Dr Joerg ...
Herbal combo may ease menopause symptoms Feb 28, 2006
MSNBC St. John’s wort is widely used to treat mild to moderate depression, while women have traditionally taken black cohosh for menopausal complaints, Dr. Joerg ...
FLASH: Alternatives offered in hormone replacement therapy Mar 11, 2006
The Saratogian, Products with soy and black cohosh have been promoted as safe alternatives to HRT synthetic derivatives for years. They are widely available over-the-counter. ...
Plant hormones can ease discomforts of menopause Mar 11, 2006
Press & Sun-Bulletin, Some would seek out herbal remedies - such as black cohosh, St. John's wort and wild yam - said to alleviate some of these symptoms. ...
Garden in the Woods events Mar 10, 2006
Framingham TAB, ...acres. Enjoy fall foliage, fruits and berries and the late season blooms of gentian, black cohosh, witch hazel, asters, and more. ...
Tired of being tired? Mar 3, 2006
Saga Health News, Black cohosh, sage and wild yam are all good hormone-balancing herbs. ‘Another of the main causes of chronic tiredness is weak digestion. ...
Crabtree Farms Starts Perserving Traditions Workshops Saturday Mar 14, 2006
The Chattanoogan, This two-part workshop features a lecture about endangered/threatened woodland plants such as goldenseal, ginseng, bloodroot and black cohosh. ...
Hormone replacement: It’s still an option Mar 11, 2006
El Universal Online, Some healthcare professionals also objected to the artificial nature of HRT, promoting instead herbal treatments such as black cohosh for menopause symptoms ...
Hold on, women, studies don't tell all Feb 26, 2006
Eagle Tribune, ..."They've tried black cohosh, they've tried Estroven (natural over-the-counter hormone), behavior modification and exercise, and it's just not cutting it.". ...
AHPA starts fifth herbal harvest survey Feb 28, 2006
NutraIngredients-usa.com, ...sources. Black cohosh was the second most harvested plant, with 159 tons from wild sources and 0.2 tons from cultivated sources. ...
Three years after HRT findings, navigating menopause has become a ... 21 Dec 2005
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, ...findings. She tried an herbal remedy, Black Cohosh, but it didn't alleviate her hot flashes, so for now, she's going without anything. ...
Black cohosh extract may relieve hot flashes Dec 20, 2005
The Spokesman Review, A. Black cohosh extract has been recommended for hot flashes. ... Black cohosh has been associated with rare reports of liver enzyme elevation. ...
Prosthesis for those without vocal cords Dec 19, 2005
Science Daily (press release) ...from UPI (May 16, 2005) -- HERB INEFFECTIVE AGAINST HOT FLASHES Mayo Clinic researchers say black cohosh, an herbal remedy derived from a plant in the ...
Asthma drug warning causes alarm Dec 8, 2005
Bradenton Herald, I am 52, going through menopause and getting good relief from black cohosh. I was distressed to read in your column that this herb could be toxic to the liver. ...
Garden QA Seeds That Need the Cold Dec 14, 2005
New York Times, A."Enormous" suggests the native black cohosh, Cimicifuga racemosa, with a bushy base of dark green leaves and spires of white summer flowers that can tower ...
Smoothing the transition Nov 22, 2005
AustralianDoctor.com (subscription), Unfortunately, there is little evidence of their clinical efficacy. There is more conclusive evidence about black cohosh, phyto-oestrogens and wild yam creams. ...
Experts recommend alternative therapies to replace hormone ... Dec 14, 2005
Newstarget.com, European and American clinical studies have shown that black cohosh is effective for hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. ...
(PRN) San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Research Shows Hormone ... Dec 9, 2005
Houston Chronicle, Various agents that have been investigated for relief of hot flashes include progestins, tibolone, clonidine, fluoxetine, and the herb black cohosh. ...
Women Dress for Comfort in the Heat of the Night Dec 12, 2005
New York Times, But herbal products like black cohosh, kava, red clover leaf, dong quai root and ginseng have not been shown to be effective, according to a report from a ...
Is it hot or is it me? Nov 27, 2005
Munster Times, I joked with other reporters that I may be reduced to trying to score a bottle of soy, black cohosh and dong quai on the street corner. ...
Alternatives to HRT Nov 20, 2005
The Herald, Black cohosh, red clover, chasteberry, St John's Wort, soy isoflavones, vitamin E and wild yam are among the natural remedies claimed to ease menopausal ...
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