Ingredient

Cimicifuga Rhizome Extract

Black cohosh extract is a natural extract used to alleviate menopausal symptoms in menopausal women.

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MFDS ingredient code M256377

What does it do?

Black cohosh extract is a plant extract obtained from the root of the black cohosh plant, used in pharmaceuticals to relieve symptoms caused by hormonal changes in menopausal women. It is primarily aimed at alleviating menopausal symptoms and promoting women's health.

Black cohosh extract acts similarly to female hormones, alleviating menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, and nerve irritability. It helps to alleviate symptoms by regulating the hormonal balance in the body.

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike synthetic hormone drugs, black cohosh extract has a plant-based composition that tends to have fewer side effects. Compared to other plant-based estrogens, its safety and efficacy are well studied, making it widely used in menopausal treatment.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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