Black cohosh, also known as cimicifuga racemosa, is a perennial fruit growing plant that is native to north America. Known to grow up nine feet tall and the common use of Native american medicines, Black cohosh has been used for hundreds of years. The Black cohosh roots are thought to be a source of great amounts of active ingredients. For this very reason it is the root of this plant that is found inside of dietary supplements. Alike most plants the Black cohosh contains a large amount of organic compounds containing biological activity. Triterpene glycosides, a complex biological molecule have been known to lower cytokine. Squaw … [Read more...]