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Black cohosh extracts in women with menopausal symptoms: an updated pairwise meta-analysis.
Sadahiro R, Matsuoka LN, Zeng BS, Chen KH, Zeng BY, Wang HY, Chu CS, Stubbs B, Su KP, Tu YK, Wu YC, Lin PY, Chen TY, Chen YW, Suen MW, Hopwood M, Yang WC, Sun CK, Cheng YS, Shiue YL, Hung CM, Matsuoka YJ, Tseng PT. Sadahiro R, et al. Menopause. 2023 Jul 1;30(7):766-773. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000002196. Epub 2023 May 16. Menopause. 2023. PMID: 37192826
OBJECTIVE: Menopausal symptoms are common in midlife women and have broad impacts on their daily functioning and quality of life. Black cohosh extracts have been widely used to relieve menopausal symptoms. However, the comparative benefits of different combined b …
OBJECTIVE: Menopausal symptoms are common in midlife women and have broad impacts on their daily functioning and quality of life. Black …
Black cohosh.
Kligler B. Kligler B. Am Fam Physician. 2003 Jul 1;68(1):114-6. Am Fam Physician. 2003. PMID: 12887117 Free article. Review.
The herb black cohosh, or Actaea racemosa (formerly named Cimicifuga racemosa), is native to North America. ...
The herb black cohosh, or Actaea racemosa (formerly named Cimicifuga racemosa), is native to North America. ...
Review & meta-analysis: isopropanolic black cohosh extract iCR for menopausal symptoms - an update on the evidence.
Castelo-Branco C, Gambacciani M, Cano A, Minkin MJ, Rachoń D, Ruan X, Beer AM, Schnitker J, Henneicke-von Zepelin HH, Pickartz S. Castelo-Branco C, et al. Climacteric. 2021 Apr;24(2):109-119. doi: 10.1080/13697137.2020.1820477. Epub 2020 Oct 6. Climacteric. 2021. PMID: 33021111 Free article.
A systematic literature search revealed 35 clinical studies and one meta-analysis comprising 43,759 women, of which 13,096 were treated with isopropanolic Cimicifuga racemosa extract (iCR). Compared to placebo, iCR was significantly superior for treating neurovegetative an …
A systematic literature search revealed 35 clinical studies and one meta-analysis comprising 43,759 women, of which 13,096 were treated with …
Black Cohosh Herbal Extract and Hematologic Alterations in B6C3F1/N Mice.
Cora M. Cora M. Toxicol Pathol. 2022 Oct;50(7):886-889. doi: 10.1177/01926233221133549. Epub 2022 Nov 14. Toxicol Pathol. 2022. PMID: 36373576 Review.
Black cohosh is a readily available dietary supplement currently marketed as a remedy for dysmenorrhea and menopausal symptoms and is one of the top-selling herbal supplements in the United States. Black cohosh extract (BCE) was nominated to the Nation …
Black cohosh is a readily available dietary supplement currently marketed as a remedy for dysmenorrhea and menopausal symptoms …
Review of black cohosh-induced toxicity and adverse clinical effects.
Le Y, Li X, Guo X, Seo JE, Manjanatha MG, Mei N. Le Y, et al. J Environ Sci Health C Toxicol Carcinog. 2025;43(3):243-268. doi: 10.1080/26896583.2025.2513795. Epub 2025 Jun 12. J Environ Sci Health C Toxicol Carcinog. 2025. PMID: 40503925 Free PMC article. Review.
Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa L) has been utilized for centuries by Native Americans as a traditional herbal medicine. The rhizome and root extract from black cohosh (BCE) is one of the most popular herbal dietary supplements worldwide. Due to its clai …
Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa L) has been utilized for centuries by Native Americans as a traditional herbal medicine. The rhi …
Black cohosh: coming full circle?
Johnson TL, Fahey JW. Johnson TL, et al. J Ethnopharmacol. 2012 Jun 14;141(3):775-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2012.03.050. Epub 2012 Apr 6. J Ethnopharmacol. 2012. PMID: 22504147 Review.
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.), Ranunculaceae, thrives in temperate climates east of the Mississippi River in the USA. ...In the broader context, ethnopharmacologic indications for other herbal remedies must be revisited in light o …
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.), Ranunculaceae, thrives in temperate climates east of the Mi …
Is black cohosh estrogenic?
Mahady GB. Mahady GB. Nutr Rev. 2003 May;61(5 Pt 1):183-6. doi: 10.1301/nr.2003.may.183-186. Nutr Rev. 2003. PMID: 12822708 Review.
Many women seek safe and effective alternative therapies for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. Black cohosh, a botanical product, is one such treatment. Its mechanism of action may involve estrogenic effects, but new data dispute the estrogenic theory and indica …
Many women seek safe and effective alternative therapies for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. Black cohosh, a botanical p …
Black cohosh and breast cancer: a systematic review.
Fritz H, Seely D, McGowan J, Skidmore B, Fernandes R, Kennedy DA, Cooley K, Wong R, Sagar S, Balneaves LG, Fergusson D. Fritz H, et al. Integr Cancer Ther. 2014 Jan;13(1):12-29. doi: 10.1177/1534735413477191. Epub 2013 Feb 25. Integr Cancer Ther. 2014. PMID: 23439657 Free article.
We conducted a systematic review of black cohosh use in women with or at risk of breast cancer. METHODS: We searched MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and AMED from inception to July 2012 and October 2012 for human interventional or observational data pertainin …
We conducted a systematic review of black cohosh use in women with or at risk of breast cancer. METHODS: We searched MEDLINE, …
Black cohosh: just another phytoestrogen?
Viereck V, Emons G, Wuttke W. Viereck V, et al. Trends Endocrinol Metab. 2005 Jul;16(5):214-21. doi: 10.1016/j.tem.2005.05.002. Trends Endocrinol Metab. 2005. PMID: 15927480 Review.
Clinical trials on effects of Actaea racemosa (black cohosh) extracts on menopausal symptoms have yielded more positive results. Two recent studies showed excellent efficacy against classic menopausal complaints and osteoprotective properties, and extracts were deem …
Clinical trials on effects of Actaea racemosa (black cohosh) extracts on menopausal symptoms have yielded more positive result …
Black cohosh: an alternative therapy for menopause?
Mahady GB, Fabricant D, Chadwick LR, Dietz B. Mahady GB, et al. Nutr Clin Care. 2002 Nov-Dec;5(6):283-9. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-5408.2002.05603.x. Nutr Clin Care. 2002. PMID: 12557811 Review.
No drug interactions are reported in the medical literature. The estrogenic effects of black cohosh are controversial, and the more recent data indicate that black cohosh extracts may have an anti-estrogenic activity. Owing to potential effects on sex …
No drug interactions are reported in the medical literature. The estrogenic effects of black cohosh are controversial, and the …
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