Black Cohosh - 100 mg x 120 capsules - 5% Triterpene glycosides - Cimicifuga Racemosa

Black cohosh is the name for the root or the underground stem of a plant named Cimicifuga/Actaea racemosa, which is native to North America and was used by indigenous people for centuries for menstrual and menopausal pains. It was scientifically proven that black cohosh extracts and formulations that contain it decrease the impact of menopausal symptoms, especially hot flashes¹. This is due to a phytochemical that acts similarly to serotonin and regulates body temperature. Black cohosh supplements are safe when taken up to 12 months, with typical doses ranging from 40 to 128 mg daily. Black cohosh can cause some side effects, like headache, nausea, cramping, and vaginal spotting. Taking black cohosh supplements for longer than a year might cause some liver issues, and pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as those suffering from breast cancer, should not take it².

1. Mehrpooya M, Rabiee S, Larki-Harchegani A, Fallahian AM, Moradi A, Ataei S, Javad MT. A comparative study on the effect of "black cohosh" and "evening primrose oil" on menopausal hot flashes. J Educ Health Promot. 2018 Mar 1;7:36. doi: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_81_17.
2. Wobser RW, Takov V. Black Cohosh. [Updated 2023 May 21]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470187/

Product Specifications:

• Capsules: 120
• Capsule material: HPMC (vegetable glucose)
• Contents: Cimicifuga Racemosa, 5% Triterpene glycosides
• Capsule sizes: 100 mg
• Container: FSC-certified, responsibly-sourced paper tube
• Container dimensions: 7 cm (height), 13 cm (diameter)
• Labels: Coated paper (faster biodegrading)

• Shipping: All orders are shipped with priority, tracking, and insurance. Most shipments take between two and four days to arrive at your door. 
• Returns: If you change your mind or are unsatisfied with your order, let us know, and we'll send you a return label and refund your payment once the return arrives at our shipping facility. Returns take 1 to 2 weeks at most to process.

Quality Assurance:

• Stored according to best practices in a cool and dry place out of direct light.
• A certified food and chemical analysis lab has tested every shipment we received to confirm the purity is as claimed. Please note the lab statement of analysis in our product images slider.
• Produced and certified according to ISO 9001, HALAL, and Kosher.

Sustainability:

• Augment Life cares about sustainability. All supply, packaging, and operational decisions have been made to reduce waste and CO2 footprint and ensure we care for our planet.
• One package of Black Cohosh has a CO2 footprint of 222 grams.

Black Cohosh Benefits

• Black Cohosh reduces hot flashes in menopausal women.
• Black Cohosh is also traditionally used to treat arthritis and muscle pain.
• Black Cohosh lessens other symptoms like depression, anxiety, and improves sleep efficiency.

Efficacy Studies:

• A study involving 120 women experiencing menopausal symptoms found that black cohosh supplementation was more effective in reducing hot flashes and night sweats. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02849914 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK79338/
• In multiple clinical trials of black cohosh supplementation, it was discovered that consuming black cohosh significantly reduced depression and anxiety during menopause. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.gme.0000236934.43701.c5
• A study with 48 postmenopausal women, conducted randomly and double-blinded, revealed that black cohosh enhanced sleep efficiency and decreased wake after sleep onset duration among the participants. https://doi.org/10.3109/13697137.2015.1042450