Black Cohosh: Treating More Than Menopause
Do you think it�s impossible to find relief from achy joints, menstrual cramps and digestive problems from a single source? Think again. Native to North America and a member of the buttercup family, black cohosh, a perennial plant, is often used to alleviate a myriad of problems from weight loss to controlling high blood pressure.
For its numerous curative effects, it�s not surprising black cohosh is widely considered the most effective herb to help treat symptoms of menopause. Read on to learn about the different ways black cohosh can help you.
Black Cohosh for Weight Loss
Up to 90 per cent of women experience weight gain during menopause as a result of decreasing estrogen levels. As the body�s natural stores begin to deplete, fat cells producing copious amounts of estrogen increase production leading to weight gain. Black cohosh works to raise estrogen levels while decreasing the production of fat cells.
Black Cohosh to Induce Labor
Popular among midwives, black cohosh helps to induce labor by strengthening uterine contractions and ripening the cervix. Despite these helpful effects, black cohosh should be avoided during pregnancy because it can stimulate an abortion.
Treating Arthritis
In a review of scientific studies the combination of black cohosh with willow barks, sarsaparilla, guaiacum resin and poplar bark can help to relieve arthritic symptoms.
Aches and Pains
Its mild sedative and anti-inflammatory properties allow this versatile herb to treat muscle aches and pains, inflamed joints and nerve pains. Additional scientific studies are being done to evaluate black cohosh�s effect as a pain killer.
Osteoporosis
Laboratory studies have found phytoestorgens within black cohosh help to inhibit bone loss, such as the case in osteoporosis.
Menstruation
Its antispasmodic (suppresses muscle cramps) properties help quell painful menstruation cramps.
Although scientists continue to debate about how black cohosh works, there is little debate about its numerous curative effects. Click here to read more information on black cohosh.
