Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)
An excellent herb to regulate menstrual flow and menstrual cramps. Contains natural estrogen and women who take synthetic estrogen have been able to switch to Black Cohosh with no withdrawal symptoms or side effects and best of all it has no cancer causing agents like synthetic estrogen. Equalizes blood circulation, calms the nervous system, supports kidney and liver, balances hormones and provides relief for asthma and rheumatism.
Use this herb only under medical
supervision. If your have heart disease or if you are pregnant, or if your doctor
has advised you not to use the oral contraceptive - do not use this herb. Prolonged
use may actually irritate the uterus, cause dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting,
abdominal pain, headaches, joint pains, and lowered heart rate. If any of these
symptoms develop, stop using black cohosh and call your doctor immediately.