Black Cohosh

Black Cohosh is a perennial herb that bears a three  to nine foot spike covered with creamy white flowers. Black Cohosh balances hormone levels in both men and women. The most important use of black cohosh is in maintaining the therapetic response to estrogen replacement therapy, as ERT is gradually withdrawn. The herb is also useful in the treatment of stress-related symptoms during menopause and prementstrual syndrome (PMS) if psychoactive medications cause intolerable side effects. Black cohosh also nourishes the respiratory system and soothes sore throat.