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Ultra Black Cohosh 3000mg
Capsules 60's
High Potency One-A-Day
Formula
Ultra's Black Cohosh is rich in isoflavones, such
as are found in soy and other natural phytoestrogens, which are
currently the focus of much media interest. Black cohosh is a perennial
wildflower native to eastern North America. It
has traditionally been used by Native Americans to relieve menstrual
cramps and "female complaints" and was used later by American colonists
to treat amenorrhea (lack of menstruation). It primary use in modern
alternative medicine is for relief of symptoms associated with
menopause, including hot flashes and depression.
There is an ever growing awareness of the risks
associated with HRT, and more and more women are wary of upsetting the
fine balance of their bodies with pharmaceutical drugs. As well as being
aging, there are indications that HRT may increase the risk of breast
cancer, blood clots, stroke, and heart attack.
In contrast, Black Cohosh will work gently, and in harmony with your
body
If you are a younger woman suffering from irritability, painful
menstruation and irregular monthly cycles, Black Cohosh is a herbal
remedy well worth experimenting with.
In forward thinking Germany, Black Cohosh has
official approval for use both for menopausal problems and pre-menstrual
tension.
As a woman reaches menopause
estrogen production decreases while luteinizing hormone (LH) secretions
increase. The result often is intense hot flashes. Studies suggest that
black cohosh has some estrogen regulating ability and may also decrease
LH secretions whereby dampening the severity of hot flashes associated
with menopause. Black Cohosh is very rich in isoflavones.

Benefits:
Historically, black cohosh was used by Native Americans to treat
conditions as varied as rattlesnake bites and gynecological problems
Later, nineteenth century physicians used black cohosh to treat fever,
menstrual cramps, arthritis, and insomnia.
Black cohosh
is touted as a great reliever of many
menopause symptoms including night sweats, anxiety, and depression
Free from artificial colours,
flavors or preservatives
Lactose Free
Wheat Free
Gluten Free
Yeast Free
Anyone who has previously experienced any liver
complaint or any other serious health complaint is advised not to take
black cohosh without first talking to their doctor.
* Patients should stop taking Cimicifugae racemosae rhizoma (Black
Cohosh, root) and consult their doctor immediately if they develop signs
and symptoms suggestive of liver injury (tiredness, loss of appetite,
yellowing of the skin and eyes or severe upper stomach pain with nausea
and vomiting or dark urine).
* Patients using herbal medicinal products should tell their doctor
about it.
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Shaikh N. Growth inhibition of human breast cancer cells by herbs and
phytoestrogens. Oncol Rep. 1999 Nov-Dec; 6(6):1383-7. 3. Duker EM,
Kopanski L, Jarry H, Wuttke W. Effects of extracts from Cimicifuga
racemosa on gonadotropin release in menopausal women and ovariectomized
rats. Planta Med. 1991 Oct; 57(5):420-4. 4. Gunn TR, Wright IM. The use
of black and blue cohosh in labour. N Z Med J. 1996 Oct 25;
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Pharm Assoc (Wash). 2000 Mar-Apr; 40(2):234-42.
6. Herbal medicine. Black cohosh: the woman's herb? Harv Womens Health
Watch. 2000 Apr; 7(8):6. 7. Lieberman S. A review of the effectiveness
of Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh) for the symptoms of menopause. J
Womens Health. 1998 Jun; 7(5):525-9. 8. Liske E. Therapeutic efficacy
and safety of Cimicifuga racemosa for gynecologic disorders. Adv Ther.
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P. A national survey of herbal preparation use by nurse-midwives for
labour stimulation. Review of the literature and recommendations for
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Suitable for Vegetarians
Cautions:Take one
Capsule daily as a food supplement or as directed by a healthcare
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