Why is black cohosh considered to be so beneficial for women?

A member of the buttercup family, black cohosh is a large plant found in North America.

Native Americans have been utilizing the medicinal properties of the black cohosh root for centuries. Although its anti-inflammatory properties can significantly relieve joint and muscle pain, black cohosh is more useful for female hormonal problems.

The root actively reduces the levels of the luteinizing hormone which is one of the main causes of hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms. Such female problems are also eased by the phytoestrogens contained within the plant which act in the same way as oestrogen.

Black cohosh is so effective in this area that some countries actually recommend it as a safer alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

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