Actaea racemosa
445licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Tablet, Tincture +2
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
5- (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine (as a calmative) to help ease nervous tension
- (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve muscle and joint pain associated with rheumatic conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and/or fibrositis), and pain associated with neuralgia (such as sciatica)
- (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve the pain associated with menstruation
- (Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) relieve symptoms associated with menopause
- Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve premenstrual symptoms
Approved Dose Ranges
1| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years and older | 40–2400 milligrams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
4cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are breastfeeding
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a liver disorder or develop symptoms of liver trouble
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant
Alternative Names
4Black bugbane(common)Black cohosh(common)Black snakeroot(common)Actaea racemosa
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
1040 mg74 licensed products
100 mg68 licensed products
20 mg60 licensed products
80 mg44 licensed products
50 mg29 licensed products
40 milligrams26 licensed products
25 mg22 licensed products
200 mg21 licensed products
30 mg19 licensed products
50 milligrams16 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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