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Actaea racemosa (or black cohosh) – a flowering plant from which dietary supplements are made that are promoted for their health-giving properties. According to Cancer Research UK, "available scientific evidence does not support claims that black cohosh is effective in treating or preventing cancer". [54]
Actaea racemosa, the black cohosh, black bugbane, black snakeroot, rattle-top, or fairy candle (syn. Cimicifuga racemosa), is a species of flowering plant of the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to eastern North America from the extreme south of Ontario to central Georgia, and west to Missouri and Arkansas.
Actaea rubifolia, commonly known as Appalachian black cohosh or Appalachian bugbane, is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family. The plant does well in alkaline soils [2] and mature forests. [1] The "bugbane" in the name refers to its flowers' unpleasant smell, which can repel insects. It is poisonous if consumed by humans. [3]
Black cohosh, a flowering herbal plant native to Canada and the US, has been used since ancient times to treat many ailments. One such use is helping women alleviate hot flashes and night sweats.
Actaea racemosa (black cohosh), used to treat gynecological and other disorders, including sore throats, kidney problems, and depression. [10] Actaea rubra (red baneberry), used by the Algonquin for stomach pains, in some seasons for males, other seasons for females. [11] Agrimonia gryposepala, used by the Iroquois to treat diarrhea. [12]
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Black cohosh has been shown to have no estrogenic effect in vivo or in vitro. [1]: 1330 Hops contains estrogen-like compounds, called prenylflavonoids, the most potent of which is 8-prenylnaringenin. [11] Hops' effect on fertility lacks research. [10]: 4914 Prenylflavonoids from hops have anticancer properties. [11]