Black cohosh is a plant used in herbal medicine. The root of this plant is used to treat menstrual (monthly period) cramps and symptoms you may get during menopause (permanent end to your menstrual cycle), such as hot flashes.

You can take black cohosh supplements as tablets, capsules, or liquid extracts.

Black Cohosh

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Black cohosh is used to:

Treat menstrual cramps and pain

Treat symptoms of menopause (permanent end of menstrual cycles) such as hot flashes

Treat premenstrual (one or two weeks before period) symptoms such as bloating, mood swings, and irritability

Black cohosh also has other uses that haven’t been studied by doctors to see if they work.

Talk with your healthcare provider before taking black cohosh supplements. Herbal supplements can interact with some medications and affect how they work. For more information, read the “What else do I need to know?” section of this resource.

Black Cohosh

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Avicenna Formulas