Black Cohosh - Health Benefits To Women

Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) is a perennial plant whose gnarled root has been used as treatment for various "female problems" for many years. It is well documented that generations of American women have relied on black cohosh to relieve the symptoms of female specific discomforts, from PMS and menstrual cramps to menopausal symptoms.

The first recorded use of black cohosh dates back to the 1900s when this wildflower (a part of the buttercup family), that is indigenous to the United States of America, provided the main ingredient in a popular tonic for women. In more modern times, it is being used to treat a variety of other complaints which range from insect bites to eczema, along with use as an herbal drink with various women's health benefits.

General Health Benefits of Black Cohosh Tea
Beyond its use as treatment for women's problems, black cohosh tea has demonstrated healing properties that include anti-inflammatory and mild sedative effects. This makes it the perfect antidote for muscle aches and pains. As another benefit, it may also be taken to clear mucous membranes and reduce the severity of congestion and coughs.

As a treatment for women, black cohosh tea may help to relieve hot flashes and other menopausal and peri-menopausal symptoms. During middle age, the estrogen levels in a woman's body starts to decline. Some of the detrimental side effects of this lack of estrogen can cause women to experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, depression, and other similarly unpleasant symptoms. Scientists have discovered that drinking this tea may have a beneficial effect that helps offset this decline in estrogen.