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  2. Actaea racemosa - Wikipedia

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    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. It grows in a variety of woodland ...

  3. Native American ethnobotany - Wikipedia

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    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]

  4. This common ingredient in menopause supplements is dangerous ...

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    Black cohosh "Black cohosh is commonly reported to help with hot flashes and night sweats, although it hasn't been proven to do that," Christmas says, "and it actually can increase liver enzymes."

  5. It's Time to Stop Believing These Common Menopause Myths - AOL

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    “Estrogen is an important hormone for most women, and the benefits of HRT clearly outweigh the risks when it’s used appropriately,” says Bluming, ... black cohosh, or evening primrose oil ...

  6. Lydia Pinkham - Wikipedia

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    Unicorn Root was used by several Native American tribes for dysmenorrhea, uterine prolapse, pelvic congestion, and to improve ovarian function. [15] Black cohosh is an emmenagogue, anti-spasmodic, restorative, nervine, and hypotensive and is used traditionally for menopausal symptoms. [14]

  7. Phytoestrogen - Wikipedia

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    In a rigorous study, the use of one such source of phytoestrogen, red clover, has been shown to be safe, but ineffective in relieving menopausal symptoms [58] (black cohosh is also used for menopausal symptoms, but does not contain phytoestrogens [59]).