Black Cohosh has been used by Native Americans for more than two hundred years, after they discovered
the root of the plant helped relieve menstrual cramps and symptoms of menopause. These days it is still
used for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes/flushes, irritability, mood swings and sleep disturbances.
It is also used for PMS, menstrual irregularities, uterine spasms and has been indicated for reducing
inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and neuralgia.
Function of Black Cohosh Extract:
1.Black cohosh has commonly been used to treat symptoms of menopause, premenstrual syndrome (PMS),
painful menstruation, acne, weakened bones (osteoporosis), and for starting labor in pregnant women
2.Black cohosh has also been tried for a lot of additional uses, such as anxiety, rheumatism, fever, sore throat,
and cough, but it is not often used for these purposes these days.
3.Some people also apply black cohosh directly on the skin. This is because there was some thought that
black cohosh would improve the skin’s appearance. Similarly, people used black cohosh for other skin conditions such as acne, wart removal, and even the removal of moles, but this is seldom done anymore.
4.It was once used as an insect repellent. It is no longer used for this purpose. Frontiersmen had said that black
cohosh was useful for rattlesnake bites
Application of Black Cohosh Extract :
1. Applied in the Pharmaceutical field;
2. Applied in the Functional food field;
3. Applied in the Health products field.