Black cohosh/St. John's wort could ease menopause symptoms

Australia requires black cohosh liver warning

15-Feb-2006

Australia's Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA) has taken a tough stance over the safety record of black cohosh, requiring that OTC and alternative medicines containing the herbal must carry a warning for the potential harm to the liver.

AHPA urges black cohosh, caffeine action

18-Aug-2005

The American Herbal Products Association's trade recommendations on black cohosh adulteration and labeling of caffeine content are due to come into effect next month, aimed at advancing quality and safety in the herbals industry.

Black cohosh has no benefit on hot flushes, says US team

16-May-2005

Black cohosh does not reduce hot flushes in women any better than a placebo, said US researchers yesterday.

Black cohosh/St. John's wort could ease menopause symptoms

An herbal cocktail of black cohosh and St John's wort significantly eases the symptoms of menopause in women, according to a German study.

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Australia requires black cohosh liver warning

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