Actaea racemosa
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Hot flashesStrong
- MenopauseStrong
- AnxietyStrong
- Low mood / depressionStrong
- Menstrual crampsGood
- PMS / premenstrual syndromeGood
Selected studies & references
ReviewExploring the Efficacy and Safety of Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) in Menopausal Symptom Management (2024)
ReviewTreat more than heat – New therapeutic implications of Cimicifuga racemosa through AMPK-dependent metabolic effects (2022)
ReviewEthnobotany, Phytochemistry, Traditional and Modern Uses of Actaea racemosa L. (Black cohosh): A Review (2021)
ReviewReview & meta-analysis: isopropanolic black cohosh extract iCR for menopausal symptoms – an update on the evidence (2020)
ReviewReview and meta-analysis: isopropanolic black cohosh extract iCR for menopausal symptoms – an update on the evidence (2020)
All 14 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.