The Best Black Cohosh Supplement Brands

01		Gaia Herbs Black Cohosh
02		Pure Encapsulations Black Cohosh 2.5
03		BlueBonnet Black Cohosh Root Extract
04		Vitanica Black Cohosh
05		GNC Herbal Plus Black Cohosh Extract
06		Metagenics Black Cohosh Plus
07		Rainbow Light Black Cohosh Meno-Relief
08		Natrol Black Cohosh Extract
09		Source Naturals Black Cohosh Extract
10		Oregon’s Wild Harvest Black Cohosh

Onlinestrength analyzed 10 best-selling Black Cohosh supplements in the United States for black cohosh content (cimicifuga racemosa) and heavy metal (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury) contamination.

Summary

All Benefits/Effects/Facts & Information

Black Cohosh is a herb native to northeastern United States.  Native Americans traditionally used black cohosh to aid women’s health aliments but was also effective at treating arthritis, fatigue, and snakebite.

Today, Black cohosh’s main use today is for the treatment of menopausal symptoms; primarily for its ability to reduce hot flashes as well as other symptoms of menopause.

Things to Know

Also Known As

Cimicifuga racemosa

Things to note

• Black cohosh works best when taken with food. Be sure to have something alongside your black cohosh supplement. It isn’t needed but most research suggests it.

How to Take

Recommended dosage, active amounts, other details

The frequently recommended dosage of black cohosh is 20 mg of standardized extract once or twice a day, manufactured to contain at least 1 mg of triterpenes per day. Some research studies recommend a higher dosage of 40 mg of standardized extract with 2 mg of triterpenes per day.

Black cohosh does not need to be taken with food but its highly recommend.