Question 1

can black cohosh of a 680mg each pill dosage taken twice a day cause a miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Black cohosh ?'s: 680 mg twice a day will usually not cause a miscarriage.

Question 2

what are advantages of black cohosh for perimenopause? doseage? what time of day do you dose?

Accepted Answer

Don't recommend that: I do not like black cohosh.  Some people have had serious liver problems after taking it.

Question 3

i  bought black cohosh pils of 540 mg, how many can i take a day? and what time is it best to take?

Accepted Answer

Non standard: A daily dose of 40 to 80 mg standardized pills. For nonstandardized pills, i need to know the brand in order to provide more info.

Question 4

who should take black cohosh?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Menopausal women with hot flashes are the ones who most frequently use black cohosh.  However, those with breast cancer, other hormone-sensitive cancers, kidney transplants, and liver disease possibly should not use this herb.  Please consult with your own physician about your personal situation.   For more info:  http://ods.Od.Nih.Gov/factsheets/blackcohosh-healthprofessional/.

Question 5

is black cohosh safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as you don't have breast cancer, history of blood clots or liver disease. Black cohosh can help with the transition of challenging menopause. It's best to take the lowest dose possible for the shortest time possible. Great question! thanks for asking.

Question 6

how long does it take for black cohosh to start working?

Accepted Answer

Good question: The question is if black cohosh really works at all. Some studies suggest it may help menopausal symptoms--others have found little benefit. It's pretty harmless so you can try it a few weeks and see.

Question 7

does black cohosh have to be taken every single day to work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sometimes you will need to take it twice a day. If it is not helping then your symptoms could be from something else.

Question 8

what is the difference between standardized black cohosh and black cohosh root?

Accepted Answer

consistent activity: Like all herbs, black cohosh root contains a large variety of chemicals. The best-studied standardized form, remifemin, has an extract equivalent to 20 mg of root containing 1 mg of 26-deoxyactein, one of the active ingredients. One can take the root instead of the extract but the amount of 26-deoxyactein will be less certain. See http://ods.Od.Nih.Gov/factsheets/blackcohosh-healthprofessional/.

Question 9

can black cohosh terminate pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Black cohosh: It is possible that black cohosh which is a herb  can cause a miscarriage early in the pregnancy, but later in the pregnancy it can be used to induce labor at five weeks it should work. Good luck!

Question 10

is taking black cohosh good for balancing hormones?

Accepted Answer

Black cohosh: Black cohosh helps with vasomotor symptoms of menopause (hot flashes, etc.) but does not "balance hormones".

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I bought black cohosh pils of 540 mg, how many can i take a day? and what time is it best to take?

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Does black cohosh have to be taken every single day to work?

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Is taking black cohosh good for balancing hormones?

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