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Article: Black cohosh is the most popular herbal supplement used by perimenopausal and menopausal women as a natural alternative to hormone therapy (HT), although its effectiveness against hot flashes remains unproven.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SNAPSHOTS)(Brief article)
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- Women's Health Activist
- Article date:
- May 1, 2007
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Black cohosh is the most popular herbal supplement used by perimenopausal and menopausal women as a natural alternative to hormone therapy (HT), although its effectiveness against hot flashes remains unproven. The herb is extracted from the underground stems and roots of the North American native plant, and is available over-the-counter in various forms. In the longest and largest placebo-controlled trial to date, researchers have found that when used alone or in combination with other botanical supplements, the ...
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