- Last Updated: March 11, 2019
Black Cohosh
The Best Black Cohosh Supplement Brands
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.