Cimicifuga

Question: How does Cimicifuga racemosa assist hot flushes? I'm working on a herbal therapy module for my collage. Any help would be appreciated =]

Answer: I think the studies are still going on as far as what actually happens. Two excellent books on female reproduction from a natural approach are Women, Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle by Ruth Trickey, and Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine by Tory Hudson N.D. Ruth Trickey's book specifically goes into this in numerous pages and breaks down some of the constituents in herbs and why they work. I suggest you look at it as it's more then I can write here. But she says "Recent research has shown cimicifuga to contain 3 types of hormonally active substances, one of which suppresses luteinising hormone. secretion....luteinising hormone surges are thought to cause flushing, and the suppression of this hormone by cimicufuga is thought to control the symptom" Although this is in her book the info is referenced by another source. So if it's in a report use the proper references. In Tory Hudson's book she says, "Most recently, scientists from the U. of Illinois have reported that constituents in black cohosh bind to opiate receptors and activate responses, including core temperature regulation. At the moment, the mechanism of action is not clear." This is also referenced by another source in her book. good luck

Question: where does the Cimicifuga ramosa live? i am doing a report and need to know where they live NOW TODAY

Answer: They are native to the southeastern USA http://2bnthewild.com/plants/H49.htm

Question: I have transplanted an Astioboides Tabularis and it does not look good at all. Should I be worried or patient. I also transplanted a Cimicifuga and it looks bad too. I would appreciate anything you can tell me about these plants. I live in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Answer: I agree with kayakakas about the transplant shock. I always use a root booster when I transplant anything. Both of these plants are shade loving. Cimicifuga aka black cohash is a woodland plant of eastern/central North Amaerica. The native americans use its rhizomes in childbirth and for menstruation problems,it is now known to contain an oestrogen-like substance. It grows in deep rich soil and needs regular watering. Try adding some good compost to enrich your soil. Hope this helps and good luck.

Question: this is for mature women to answer about "sexual enhancement cream" while pregnant? hello i,m about 37 weeks and my husband bought a "SEXUAL ENHANCEMENT CREAM FOR WOMEN" because i totally have no sex drive at all it went bye-bye when i was 5 months anyway well when he bought it,it stated don't use while pregnant BUT it has natural "INGREDIENTS" such as ... "Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenyl Triacetate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzyl Nicotinate, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben." So my question is if it say's it is all natural what is the problems for using this would it cause labor or contractions?? i was just wondering what you thought about it and why it was harmful in pregnancy i tryed to look up info about it but could not find any. So would you have an opinion? about why not to use it? thanks have a great day!

Answer: I would ask the doctor. I know I have something like this,and it's got a warning even that says "do not use while pregnant" so check the bottle for warnings,and ask your doctor.