Women’s wellness botanicals
Black Cohosh
support menopausal comfort and hormonal balance
Key Benefits
- Provides a traditional Actaea racemosa root and rhizome extract
- May support menopausal comfort in some individuals
- Offers a nonhormonal botanical approach for discussion with a clinician
- Supports informed women’s wellness routines
How It Works
Ingredient Details
INCI Name: Actaea Racemosa Root Extract
Ingredient Type: Botanical root and rhizome extract
Best For
Adults considering short-term menopausal symptom support · People seeking a clinician-guided nonhormonal botanical option · Users who prioritize authenticated and standardized extracts · Those without liver concerns who have reviewed suitability with a clinician
What It Is
What It Does
Black Cohosh FAQs
Common questions about this ingredient in skincare.
What is Black Cohosh?
Black Cohosh is Actaea racemosa, a North American plant whose roots and rhizomes are used in dietary supplements.
Does Black Cohosh help hot flashes?
Study results are inconsistent. Some preparations have shown benefit, but major reviews conclude that evidence is insufficient to confirm reliable relief.
Is Black Cohosh estrogen?
No. It is not estrogen or hormone replacement therapy, and its mechanism is uncertain. It should not be described as broadly balancing hormones.
How long has Black Cohosh been studied?
Most safety and efficacy studies have been short, commonly six months or less. Long-term safety has not been established.
Can Black Cohosh affect the liver?
Liver injury has been reported in association with some products, although causality is uncertain in many cases. Stop use and seek care for abdominal pain, dark urine, jaundice, or unusual fatigue.
Who should avoid Black Cohosh?
People who are pregnant, have liver disease, or have hormone-sensitive conditions should consult a healthcare professional. Anyone taking medication should also review possible interactions.
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