Ingredient Overview
Black cohosh is a woodland plant native to North America. Its root and rhizome have a history in herbal preparations, particularly those associated with women’s health.
Its woodland origin and long herbal history form the background to the modern root ingredient. The rhizome and roots are processed together in many preparations, with triterpene glycosides among the constituents of interest. A dry extract provides a convenient format for botanical formulations featuring this particular North American plant.