Member of the buttercup family.
Treatment for arthritis.
Treatment for menopause symptoms.
Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness.
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Member of the buttercup family.
Treatment for arthritis.
Treatment for menopause symptoms.
Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness.
Black cohosh has some potential side effects, but they’re typically mild. They include digestive upset, nausea, skin rashes, infection, muscle pain, breast pain or enlargement, and spotting or bleeding outside of your menstrual cycle.
However, black cohosh has also been linked to some severe cases of liver damage. For this reason, you shouldn’t take black cohosh if you have liver disease or are taking any other supplements or medications that may harm your liver.
Moreover, a recent animal study observed that black cohosh in high doses was linked to red blood cell damage, leading to anemia. Still, more research is needed to study these potential effects in humans.
Because black cohosh has not been extensively studied, you may experience some side effects that are not yet widely known. If you have any concerns, consult a healthcare provider.