title: A review of the effectiveness of Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh) for the symptoms of menopause.
abstract: In this review of eight human studies on the effectiveness of an extract of Cimicifuga racemosa on alleviating menopausal symptoms, it is apparent that it is a safe, effective alternative to estrogen replacement therapy for those patients in whom estrogen replacement therapy is either refused or contraindicated.
authors.affiliation: University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lieberman
mesh_terms: D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause / Q000187:drug effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D010936:Plant Extracts