special subjects
Black Cohosh
Evidence
Evidence regarding benefit in relieving menopausal symptoms is conflicting ( References ). There are few reliable data on its effectiveness for other disorders and symptoms. and placebo in the frequency of hot flushes (3 trials; 393 women) or in menopausal symptom scores (4 trials; 357 women) ( References ). A 2016 review of botanical products that included was not as effective as hormonal treatments ( References ). ( References ). A lack of standardization of the supplement product used between studies indicates that more research is necessary to reach definitive conclusions. 