Scientific name
Black Cohosh L. Nuttall, syn. Actaea racemosa L.Family
RanunculaceaeOrigin
North AmericaParts Used
Drug given by rhizomes and roots of black cohosh.Chemical constituents
- Triterpene glycosides (actein, deacetyl-actein, acteol, acetyl-acteol);
- Alkaloids;
- Ferulic acid;
- Isoferulic acid;
- Salicylic acid;
- Gallic acid;
- Phytosterols;
- Polyphenols;
- Vitamins;
- Minerals.
Black Cohosh in Herbal Medicine: Properties of Black Cohosh
Black cohosh extracts are mainly used for the treatment of climacteric disorders, in particular hot flashes.
In this regard, see the article "Menopause, a natural approach".