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A review of eight clinical trials published in 1998 found that black cohosh
(Remifemin) is a safe and effective alternative to HRT for menopausal patients in whom HRT is contraindicated.

Menopause symptoms responding to treatment with black cohosh include hot flushes, vaginal thinning and drying, night sweats, sleep disturbances, anxiety and depression.

Two clinical studies have been conducted in recent years with the black cohosh extract. A double-blind, randomised, multicentre study compared the effects of  Black Cohosh extract (40 mg/day)  to conjugated oestrogens (0.6 mg/day) and placebo on climacteric complaints, bone metabolism and endometrium.

The study involved 62 postmenopausal women who took their allocated treatment for 3 months. Black Cohosh extract proved to be equipotent to conjugated oestrogens and superior to placebo in reducing climacteric symptoms and both active treatments produced beneficial effects on bone metabolism.

Vaginal superficial cells increased with both active treatments; however, Black Cohosh extract  had no effect on endometrial thickness, which Black cohosh was significantly increased by conjugated oestrogens.

A randomised study (Hernandez & Pluchino 2003) was also performed with 136 young premenopausal breast cancer survivors experiencing hot flushes as a result of tamoxifen therapy.

When black cohosh (Menofem/Klimadynon, corresponding to 20 mg of herbal drug) was used together with tamoxifen for 12 months, the number and severity of hot flushes were reduced, with almost 50% of subjects becoming free of hot flushes, and severe hot flushes were reported by only 24% compared with 74% for those using tamoxifen alone.

One study has investigated the effects of a fixed combination of isopropanolic black cohosh  and ethanolic St John’s wort  in women with menopausal symptoms with pronounced psychological symptoms.

Commission E has approved the use of black cohosh herb as a treatment for menopausal symptoms.

Similarly, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognises its use for the ‘treatment of climacteric symptoms such as hot flushes, profuse sweating, sleeping disorders and nervous irritability’.

The North American Menopause Society recommends black cohosh, in conjunction with lifestyle approaches, as a treatment option for women with mild menopause-related symptoms.

Standardized Black Cohosh Extract

Standardized Black Cohosh Extract 2.5 Black cohosh (cimicifuga racemosa) has traditionally been one of the most important herbs for women. Modern research has focused on its ability to support women through menopause. Planetary formulas standardized black cohosh extract 2.5% contains broad spectrum of the valuable triterpene glycosides considered to be responsible for black cohoshs action.

Black Cohosh Meno-Relief

Black Cohosh Meno-Relief 1650 Used traditionally to relieve the physiological changes associated with menopause, Black Cohosh helps to reduce the occurrence of hot flashes. Features standardized black cohosh, to reduce the severity of hot flashes and support a positive mood. Also includes standardized kudzu extract, providing 40 mg of isoflavones per tablet, with a 4:1 extract of alfalfa and red clover herbal powder, for additional isoflavone support. Includes the uplifting benefits of lavender essential oil.

Female low libido affects countless millions of women and causes misery and distress but the good news is female low can be cured by some time tested herbs which work in combination to improve both sexual health and overall levels of wellness – lets take a look at how they work.

You don’t have to buy all the herbs below individually, you can get them in potent female sex pills so you can get all the nutrients in one convenient daily serving.

Dong Quai

Dong Quai is seen by many as the essential women’s herb and it has numerous sexual health and general health benefits – IT helps to restore balance to a woman’s hormones and cycles, promotes r menstrual regularity, it fights hormonal changes related to PMS, the Menopause which can cause low libido, the herb boosts levels of estrogen which is needed for both a healthy libido and sexual satisfaction. Finally the herb helps to balance blood sugar levels, improves blood circulation to the sex organs and relieves such women’s problems as vaginal dryness and hot flashes.

Horny Goat Weed

Horny Goat Weed increases blood flow to and into the sex organs because it helps to secrete nitric oxide which dilates the blood vessels and widens them so they can fill with blood. It’s not just men that need testosterone, women need it too or low libido and diminished sexual satisfaction, can occur and the good news is Horny Goat Weed increases levels naturally. Finally, Horny Goat Weed, helps to reduce stress and anxiety which are common causes of low libido.

Damiana

Damiana balances female hormone levels and helps to fight symptoms related to PMS and the Menopause and controls such conditions as hot flashes; the herbs also relieves anxiety, depression and exhaustion and relaxes the mind, bringing on a feeling of mild euphoria which leads to a stronger libido and more intense orgasms

Black Cohost

Another great herb for all round women’s health which relieves vaginal dryness and atrophy and also combats many symptoms of the Menopause and PMS. The herb also improves mood and boosts overall body energy levels

L-Histidine

L-Histidine expands and widens, the blood vessels which lead to the sex organs for an increase in sexual desire and improved sexual satisfaction.

Progesterona

Progesterona helps to support the reproductive organs, increases levels of estrogen and alleviates the following conditions – hot flushes, endometriosis, and fibroids.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood and improves blood flow around the body and to the vagina.

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