Black Cohosh - Non-Timber Forest Products

Reviews eight human studies of black cohosh use, focusing specifically on
the relief of menopause symptoms. The authors concluded that black cohosh
is an effective and safe alternative to hormone replacement therapy. Review
includes historical uses, clinical trials, constituents, safety, and references.
Keywords: Chemical constituents, history, hormone replacement therapy,
medicinal uses, research reviews, safety.
Linde, H. 1964. The composition of Cimicifuga racemosa. 1. on the
isolation of 2 glycosides. Arzneimittelforschung. 14: 1037-1039. In
German.
Describes chemical constituents of black cohosh.
Keywords: Chemical constituents.
Linde, H. 1967a. Components of Cimicifuga racemosa. 3. Configuration of
the A, B, and C rings of actein. Archiv Pharmazie. 300(12): 982-992. In
German.
Describes chemical constituents of black cohosh.
Keywords: Chemical constituents.
Linde, H. 1967b. Contents of Cimicifuga racemosa. 2. On the structure of
actein. Archiv Pharmazie. 300(10): 85-92. In German.
Describes chemical constituents of black cohosh.
Keywords: Chemical constituents.
Liske, E. 1998. Therapeutic efficacy and safety of Cimicifuga racemosa for
gynecologic disorders. Advances in Therapy. 15(1): 45-53.
Reviews clinical research and standardized assessments of black cohosh
products for safety and effectiveness. Includes case reports, drug monitoring
studies, clinical studies, constituents, safety, side effects, and extensive
references. The authors concluded that black cohosh is a safe and effective
means of treating menopausal symptoms.
Keywords: Chemical constituents, medicinal uses, products, research
reviews, safety, side effects.
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