Black Cohosh - Non-Timber Forest Products
Black Cohosh - Non-Timber Forest Products
Black Cohosh - Non-Timber Forest Products
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to distinguish different populations of the same species. Results of this<br />
research supported the classification of the species under the genus Actaea.<br />
Keywords: Chemical constituents, products, related species, research.<br />
Zierau, O.; Bodinet, C.; Kolba, S. [and others]. 2002. Antiestrogenic<br />
activities of Cimicifuga racemosa extracts. Journal of Steroid<br />
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 80: 125-130.<br />
Determines that black cohosh contains compounds with antiestrogenic<br />
properties. The effects of ethanolic and isopropanolic extracts of black<br />
cohosh were tested on MCF–7 cancer cells and gene expression. Results<br />
showed that black cohosh did not bind to estrogen receptors. The authors<br />
noted that the exact mechanism of action of the herb remains unknown,<br />
though it is believed that either there are several active constituents that<br />
work synergistically, or the components have selective estrogen receptor<br />
modulator-like capabilities.<br />
Keywords: Cancer, clinical studies, physiological actions.<br />
Popular Press<br />
Blumenthal, M. 1999. Herb market levels after five years of boom: 1999<br />
sales in mainstream market up only 11% in first half of 1999 after 55%<br />
increase in 1998. HerbalGram. 47: 64-65.<br />
Discusses trends in the market for herbal supplements. In 1999, the largest<br />
gain in sales for any single herb was for black cohosh. In the first 8 months<br />
of 1999, sales increased 477 percent, most likely due to publicity of research<br />
documenting the beneficial effects of black cohosh for treating menopause<br />
symptoms. In 1998, retail sales for black cohosh totaled $586,468, and in<br />
1999 sales were up to $3,385,393.<br />
Keywords: Market, retail sales.<br />
Blumenthal, M. 2002. Herb sales down in mainstream market, up in natural<br />
food stores. HerbalGram. 55: 60.<br />
Discusses trends in sales of herbal products. In 2001, total sales of herbal<br />
dietary supplements were down 21 percent in food stores, drug stores, and<br />
mass market retailers. <strong>Black</strong> cohosh sales increased by 106 percent in the<br />
same year; ranking tenth on the list of 20 top-selling herbs, with sales of<br />
901,512 units at $9,639,506.<br />
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