title: An Evidence-Based Systematic Review of Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa, Actaea racemosa) by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration.
abstract: An evidence-based systematic review of black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa, Actaea racemosa) by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration consolidates the safety and efficacy data available in the scientific literature using a validated, reproducible grading rationale. This article includes written and statistical analysis of clinical trials, plus a compilation of expert opinion, folkloric precedent, history, pharmacology, kinetics/dynamics, interactions, adverse effects, toxicology, and dosing.
authors.affiliation: a 1 Massachusetts General Hospital.
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ulbricht
authors.affiliation: b 2 Natural Standard Research Collaboration.
authors.forename: Regina C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Windsor
keywords: adverse effects; black cohosh; dosing; evidence-based; interactions; pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; systematic review