Black cohosh experience?

[Mom2legomaniacs]

I saw that it is used for pms and other symptoms. Anyone use it? Any cautions or things I should be aware of with it?

[JennifersLost]

I find it harsh, personally.

If you tend to have heavy periods I would NOT take it. It can also cause cramping.

Chaste Berry (Vitex) is much more gentle and gets the job done.

[mcconnellboys]

Melissa, I have heard of some problems with it in past, but don't now recall exactly what they were. I'd talk to someone who works with herbal supplements at a coop or other health food store to get more info. Or try googling it and I'll bet you turn up some of the problems, as I think they were in the news a while back.

[ELaurie]

and got distracted by something else, so I didn't have a chance to reply.

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