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    Black Cohosh- a herbal alternative to HRT

    Other names:

    Black Cohosh is also known as Baneberry, Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Bugwort, Cimifuga racemosa, Phytoestrogen, Rattle Root, Snakeroot, Rattlesnake Root, Rattleweed, Squawroot.

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    History and Current Use:

    Black Cohosh has long been used by Native Americans for female problems, for which reason it is also known as "sqwauroot". When taken orally, Black Cohosh seems to significantly reduce menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. There is some evidence that it is as effective as estrogen for some patients. It takes about 4 weeks of treatment before there is significant improvement in symptoms.

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    Table of contents:
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    2) New Drugs/Drug News
    Almotriptan (Axert) for acute migraine
    3) Health Canada warnings
    Health Canada advises Canadians of stronger warnings for SSRIs and other newer anti-depressants
    4) Thiamine deficiency in congestive heart failure patients receiving long term furosemide therapy

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    Recommended References

    For a description and ordering The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants click HERE

    For a description and ordering The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines click HERE

    For a description and ordering The Pill Book click HERE

    For a description and ordering The Essential Guide to Prescription Drugs click Here

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