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==News About Black Cohosh== | ==News About Black Cohosh== | ||
'''Blue Cohosh Vs. Black Cohosh''' | |||
*Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/blue-cohosh-vs-black-cohosh-5960.html | |||
:By Tracey Roizman, DC | |||
Blue cohosh and black cohosh are both native to North America. Though they are members of different families they share a similar common name and both plants have historically been used to treat women's health conditions. Consult your doctor or qualified health care provider for guidance in the safe and appropriate use of these and other medicinal herbs. | |||
Blue Cohosh and Menstrual Disorders | |||
Herbalists use blue cohosh to treat certain menstrual irregularities, including late periods and excessive menstrual flow, and also to relieve cramping or uterine problems, such as fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease and endometriosis. However, the University of Maryland Medical Center warns that blue cohosh, which has effects similar to nicotine, is potentially toxic and should only be used with your doctor's supervision. | |||
:Blue Cohosh and Labor Induction | |||
Blue cohosh, used by as many as 64 percent of midwives to help induce labor, is associated with a wide range of potential adverse effects to the newborn, according to a review of previously published research that appeared in the Winter 2008 issue of the "Canadian Journal of Clinical Pharmacology." This herb causes blood vessels to constrict, which can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure and oxygen deprivation to numerous internal organs. Additionally, blue cohosh may cause abnormal fetal development. Researchers concluded that it should be used with extreme caution and only under medical supervision during pregnancy. | |||
:Black Cohosh and Menopause | |||
Black cohosh exerts mild estrogen-like effects that may help alleviate menopausal hot flashes without affecting the uterus, implying that it may be a safe alternative to conventional hormone replacement therapy, according to Dr. Steven Bratman, author of "Collins Alternative Health Guide." A double-blind study of 300 postmenopausal women published in the January 2012 issue of the journal "Holistic Nursing Practice" found that black cohosh was effective at reducing a range of menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes, and was well-tolerated with few side effects. | |||
:Black Cohosh and Cancer | |||
Black cohosh may help prevent breast cancer, according to a study published in the January 2012 issue of the journal "Anticancer Research." In the laboratory animal study, supplementation with black cohosh for 40 weeks significantly reduced the incidence of breast cancer tumors. Higher doses exerted more protective effects. Black cohosh may also help prevent recurrence of breast cancer when used with the drug tamoxifen, according to Vicki Kotsirilos, co-author of the book "A Guide to Evidence-Based Integrative and Complementary Medicine." | |||
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'''Black Cohosh: Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects''' | '''Black Cohosh: Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects''' | ||
*Source:http://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/black-cohosh | *Source:http://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/black-cohosh | ||