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Estrogen-like effect of a Black Cohosh extract

Sept 2007, Department of Human Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Rome La Sapienza

Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) is used in the treatment of painful menstruation and menopausal symptoms. Data about the nature of the active compounds and mechanism(s) of action are still controversial, chiefly with respect to its estrogenic activity. This work aimed to assess the possible estrogenic activity of a commercial dry hydro-alcoholic extract of Black Cohosh. Continue

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