Remedy · herb
Black cohosh
Also: Actaea racemosa, Cimicifuga racemosa
A popular menopause herb that has not beaten placebo for hot flashes in the best trials.
Evidence by condition
Each grade reflects the research for Black cohosh and that condition specifically.
- DMenopause symptoms
The Cochrane review found no significant difference from placebo in hot flush frequency or menopausal symptom scores, and judged the evidence insufficient.
1 citation
- Black cohosh (Cimicifuga spp.) for menopausal symptoms Systematic review 2012 · n=2,027 · Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · PMID 22972105 · DOI 10.1002/14651858.CD007244.pub2
- Black cohosh (Cimicifuga spp.) for menopausal symptoms
Black cohosh is one of the most-used menopause herbs, but pooled randomized evidence shows it works no better than placebo for hot flashes. Rare liver-injury reports have prompted regulator warnings, making it a weak risk/benefit trade for an unproven effect.