During menstruation years, women bodies produce high levels of hormones which are of paramount importance for lactation and pregnancy. When black cohosh menopause approaches, the ovaries responsible for production of these hormones refuse to make them any longer. Still pituitary and endocrine glands continue to produce small amounts of estrogen and other hormones like progesterone. However, the hormone level drop is rather severe and it can easily undermine woman's health. The woman can suffer from high temperature, hot flashes and night sweats. Estrogen is considered to have mood stabilizing effect. That is why the shortage of this hormone results in depression at the beginning of the menopause.

Traditionally symptoms of black cohosh menopause are cured by means of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which provides the body with hormones it has ceased to produce. But the kind of treatment is unpopular with women because it has a number of unpleasant black cohosh side effects, such as weight gain, fluid retention and headaches. Besides, HRT is able to intensify other chronic diseases like blood clots, heart disease and breast cancer. So, a lot of women try to find a remedy which is more natural but still extremely effective. Black cohosh is one of the most safe and efficient remedies for the condition. It is considered to fight menopausal troubles without drug interaction or severe negative side effects.

Biological components of black cohosh are believed to be similar in structure to the human hormone estrogen. Studies show that these plant hormones attach themselves the estrogen receptors in the body. This action is able to decrease the amount of the luteinizing hormone (LH) in women's body which causes menopausal temperature fluctuations. Though studies show that the herb is more efficient than HRT, the hormone level remains the same with the women taking black cohosh. When taken for a short period of time, specifically for periods no greater than six months, the herb diminishes black cohosh menopause symptoms without any apparent danger. The advised black cohosh dosage of the pills, containing terpene glycosides, is one-two pills twice a day.

Black cohosh is also able to cure other conditions relating to menopause. One of them is osteoporosis, a disease of bone thinning. It mostly affects post-menstrual women. Black cohosh is even more efficient for curing menopause and osteoporosis if combined with Vitamin K, Vitamin D and Calcium. Some scientists believe that black cohosh can even hinder the development of breast cancer cells which are rather common after the beginning of menopause.

Nevertheless this idea has not yet been proved completely and requires further research. That's why it is not advised for women having breast cancer to take the herb. The use of black cohosh may bring some temporary relief for the women suffering from the onset of black cohosh menopause.

Nowadays the herb as a supplement is widely affordable as it is available without prescription. Depending on the dosage, the cost of a month supply of the plant can range from $16 to $60.The best offered product is the one containing 50 mg of high quality Black Cohosh Root Extract, and a complete daily supply of Vitamin K, Vitamin D and Calcium in order to increase the effect for curing osteoporosis.