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Black Cohosh Dosage Guide

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General Dosage

20-40mg standardized root extract daily (standardized to triterpene glycosides)

Maximum dose: 40mg standardized extract daily; do not exceed 6 months of continuous use without medical review

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 20-40mg standardized root extract daily (standardized to triterpene glycosides)

Timing: Morning or split into two doses (morning and evening); consistent daily use is important • Take with food for best absorption.

Dosage by Condition

Menopausal hot flashes
20-40mg standardized extract daily for 8-12 weeksStrong
Perimenopausal symptoms
20mg dailyModerate
Menopausal mood and sleep
40mg dailyEmerging

Upper limit: 40mg standardized extract daily; do not exceed 6 months of continuous use without medical review

Timing & Absorption

Morning or split into two doses (morning and evening); consistent daily use is important

Best taken with food for optimal absorption.

References

  1. (). Black cohosh (Cimicifuga spp.) for menopausal symptoms. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. DOI
  2. (). Efficacy and safety of isopropanolic black cohosh extract for climacteric symptoms. Obstetrics & Gynecology. DOI