Tuesday, February 14, 2012

The Pervasive Black Cohosh Side Effects

By Kent Wallman


It is very unlikely that many of you might know the black cohosh side effects. Owing to the large medical applications of black cohosh, it is obvious that many of you might have heard of the benefits of the herb. It is widely used for the treatment of disorders in the menstrual cycle for women and also in areas such as kidney disorders and rheumatism. Black cohosh is an important ingredient in several domestic treatment methods we follow in day to day life at our homes itself like in the treatment of headache, common cold and cough, etc. However everything has a positive and negative side and the black cohosh herb does not in any way make an exception as far as many critics of the plant are concerned.

The most amazing part of the studies surrounding the possible side effects of the herb is that the reported side effects were in fact contradicting several benefits found earlier of the same plant. Using a small amount each day say at most 900 mg each day won?t be too risky as studies and tests have proved this quantity to be on the safer side. Besides deeper research like In Vitro tests also showed no indication of possible mutagenic properties believed to be associated with Black Cohosh extracts. As we know certain estrogens like estradiol are linked to increased chances of occurrence of cervical or breast cancer. However certain other estrogens like estriol are linked to relatively low levels of cancer. Proprietary black cohosh extracts like remifemin exhibit properties akin to estriol and hence not labeled dangerous by any authority.

There are few who profess that the black cohosh side effects happen when they combine the extract of it with other medicines such as hormone replacement substances. But there are some who opposed and attest it?s not true. So it?s always been a warning to everyone to examine first the label of medicine?s dosage and indications to steer clear of the black cohosh side effects.

There are still divisions on the views of doctors over the proper prescriptions on the herb. Several doctors suggest pregnant women not to take in black cohosh even its extracts. However, the medical science that deals with the functions and diseases peculiar to women (known as gynecology) advise these women who are pregnant to have a high dosage of intake of the black and blue cohosh. Accordingly to them, it actually aids to have a smooth labor. It?s still in a process of acceptance if this herb is acceptable to take-in or not.

Careful research and studies have shown that daily dosage not exceeding 890mg will not cause any black cohosh side effects. The only small issue recorded is small gastro problems but that is actually nothing to worry about. In some countries, daily dosage is not advised for longer durations though the intentions of those discouraging them are not clear. There are no proven risks but still there are warnings. Well you have to get into grip with the fact that anything in excess is harmful. So remember, if you are pregnant or faces some estrogen induced problems then it is highly recommended that you seek the help of your physician before going into the habit of prolonged black cohosh consumption.




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  1. Black Cohosh is very beneficial herb. Thanks for sharing healthy info about Black Cohosh

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