Ultra's Black Cohosh is rich in isoflavones, such as are found in soy and other natural phytoestrogens, which are currently the focus of much media interest. Black cohosh is a perennial wildflower native to eastern North America. It has traditionally been used by Native Americans to relieve menstrual cramps and "female complaints" and was used later by American colonists to treat amenorrhea (lack of menstruation). It primary use in modern alternative medicine is for relief of symptoms associated with menopause, including hot flashes and depression.

There is an ever growing awareness of the risks associated with HRT, and more and more women are wary of upsetting the fine balance of their bodies with pharmaceutical drugs. As well as being aging, there are indications that HRT may increase the risk of breast cancer, blood clots, stroke, and heart attack.

In contrast, Black Cohosh will work gently, and in harmony with your body

If you are a younger woman suffering from irritability, painful menstruation and irregular monthly cycles, Black Cohosh is a herbal remedy well worth experimenting with.

In forward thinking Germany, Black Cohosh has official approval for use both for menopausal problems and pre-menstrual tension.

As a woman reaches menopause estrogen production decreases while luteinizing hormone (LH) secretions increase. The result often is intense hot flashes. Studies suggest that black cohosh has some estrogen regulating ability and may also decrease LH secretions whereby dampening the severity of hot flashes associated with menopause. Black Cohosh is very rich in isoflavones.

Benefits:
Historically, black cohosh was used by Native Americans to treat conditions as varied as rattlesnake bites and  gynecological problems    Later, nineteenth century physicians used black cohosh to treat fever, menstrual cramps, arthritis, and insomnia.

Black cohosh is touted as a great reliever of many menopause symptoms including night sweats, anxiety, and depression  

Directions
Take one Capsule daily as a food supplement or as directed by a healthcare professional

Suitable for VegetariansCautions:
 

Free from artificial colours, flavors or preservatives
Lactose Free
Wheat Free
Gluten Free
Yeast Free 

Anyone who has previously experienced any liver complaint or any other serious health complaint is advised not to take black cohosh without first talking to their doctor.

* Patients should stop taking Cimicifugae racemosae rhizoma (Black Cohosh, root) and consult their doctor immediately if they develop signs and symptoms suggestive of liver injury (tiredness, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin and eyes or severe upper stomach pain with nausea and vomiting or dark urine).

* Patients using herbal medicinal products should tell their doctor about it.

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