The bright side of black cohosh

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Black cohosh, a plant used by Native Americans for women's ills, was the active ingredient in the Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound sold during the 1870s by one of America's first women entrepreneurs. Black cohosh, a woodland herb, is beneficial for premenstrual and menstrual illnesses.

Marketing, History, Drug therapy, Menstruation disorders, Herbs, Nonprescription drugs, Pinkham, Lydia

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The secrets of Saint-John's-wort

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Research indicates that Saint-John's-wort, also known as Hypericum perforatum, is effective in the treatment of symptoms associated with mild depression. About 80% of 3,250 patients treated with the herb, experienced an improvement in symptoms or total recovery.

Health aspects, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), St. John's wort, Hypericum

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Herbal medicine 101

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Using herbs to treat ailments is growing in popularity despite the fact that the safety and effectiveness of herbs are not always well established. Advice to help consumers select and use herbs safely is provided.

Management, Usage, Dietary supplements, Medicine, Herbal, Herbal medicine

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