Menopause support evidence brief
Black cohosh is an herbal supplement commonly used for menopause symptoms, especially hot flashes and sleep disruption. It is not a hormone booster and needs careful safety framing.
Black cohosh may help some menopausal symptom scores, but trial results and product identity are inconsistent enough to keep the rating cautious.
Cochrane found insufficient evidence in 16 trials, while a 2023 updated meta-analysis reported potential symptom benefit for specific extracts.
Research uses specific black cohosh extracts for limited durations; generic menopause blends do not inherit the same evidence.
Liver safety reports and hormone-sensitive conditions make clinical guidance important, especially with persistent symptoms or abnormal bleeding.
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