BLACK COHOSH - St. Francis Herb Farm Inc. Medicinal Ingredients (per 1 ml): Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa, root and rhizome) 200 mg Quantity Crude Equivalent (1:5) Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Certified Organic alcohol Distilled water Adults: Take 1-2 ml (30-60 drops) 3 times daily in a little water on an empty stomach Common Names: Black snake root, Rattlesnake root, Squawroot, Cimicifuga racemosa Black cohosh is a plant used in herbal medicine. The root of this plant is used to treat menstrual (monthly period) cramps and symptoms you may get during menopause (permanent end to your menstrual cycle), such as hot flashes. Purported Uses & Benefits • Treat menstrual cramps and pain (premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea) • Treat symptoms of menopause (permanent end of menstrual cycles) such as hot flashes • Treat premenstrual (one or two weeks before period) symptoms such as bloating, mood swings, and irritability. Side Effects Side effects of using high amounts of black cohosh may include: • Stomach upset • Rash • Dizziness • Nausea (feeling like you’re going to throw up) • Vomiting (throwing up) REFERENCES 1. https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/black-cohosh