Black Cohosh
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What is the most important information I should know about black cohosh?
| Pronunciation: | BLACK KOE hawsh |
 | Do not confuse black cohosh with blue cohosh, a very different herbal supplement with potentially damaging effects on the heart. |
| Do not take black cohosh without first talking to your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with breast cancer. It is unknown whether black cohosh can stimulate breast cancer cell growth. |
 | Do not take black cohosh without first talking to your doctor or health care provider if you are pregnant or could become pregnant. It is not known whether black cohosh will harm an unborn baby. Black cohosh has been reported to cause uterine stimulation, and may induce miscarriage or premature birth in large doses. |
Black cohosh has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of black cohosh may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
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| Last updated: | February 13, 2004 |
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