Posted in Black Cohosh, Menopause on January 7th, 2008 Comments Off
This randomized, double-blind, controlled 3-month study in China enrolled 244 menopausal women aged 40-60. Women were assigned to either an isopropanolic extract of Black Cohosh containing 40 mg/day or one 2.5 mg tibolone tablet per day, a drug known to reduce hot flashes.
Results: There was a significant trend (57.8%) that women given [...]
Posted in Black Cohosh, General, Menopause on October 14th, 2007 Comments Off
This was a prospective, non-randomized, open-label observational study conducted over two years, in Germany. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the use, safety and effectiveness of black cohosh alone or in combination with St. John’s wort on menopausal symptoms.
6141 women at 1287 outpatient gynecology offices were treated with recommended doses of black [...]
Posted in Black Cohosh, Breast Cancer Prevention, Menopause on October 1st, 2007 Comments Off
This population-based cased-control study in Philadelphia consisted of 949 breast cancer cases and 1,524 controls. Herbal supplements including black cohosh, ginseng and red clover were the most prevalent preparations. After adjusting for potential confounding factors, black cohosh use was associated with a 61 percent reduction in the risk of breast cancer with an [...]
Posted in Black Cohosh, Botanicals, Cancer Prevention, Prevention on May 17th, 2007 Comments Off
Rebbeck T, Troxel A, Norman S, et al. A retrospective case-control study of the use of hormone-related supplements and association with breast cancer. Int. J. Cancer 2006; 120:1523-1528.
This population-based cased-control study in Philadelphia consisted of 949 breast cancer cases and 1,524 controls. Herbal supplements including Black Cohosh, ginseng and red clover were [...]